1940
The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published.
The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published.
1940 in History
104 events found for 1940
1940
Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco meet at Hendaye to discuss the possibility of Spain entering the Second World War.
Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco meet at Hendaye to discuss the possibility of Spain entering the Second World War.
1940
Benjamin O. Davis Sr. is named the first African American general in the United States Army.
Benjamin O. Davis Sr. is named the first African American general in the United States Army.
1940
World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later.
World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later.