The temperature on July 31, 1940 was between 13.0 °C and 20.7 °C and averaged 16.4 °C. There was 2.3 hours of sunshine (15%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northwest. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1939 to September 3, 1940 the cabinet De Geer II, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
In The Netherlands , there was from September 3, 1940 to July 27, 1941 the cabinet Gerbrandy I, with Prof. dr. P.S. Gerbrandy (ARP) as prime minister.
May 10 » World War II: Winston Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. On the same day, Germany invades France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom occupies Iceland.
May 15 » World War II: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
August 30 » The Second Vienna Award reassigns the territory of Northern Transylvania from Romania to Hungary.
September 16 » World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani.
September 27 » World War II: The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Japan and Italy.
November 27 » World War II: At the Battle of Cape Spartivento, the Royal Navy engages the Regia Marina in the Mediterranean Sea.
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