Historical Events
Rommel Occupies Cherbourg
German 7th Armoured division under command of Rommel occupies Cherbourg
Germans Seize Dutch Assets
Hermann Goering orders seizure of Dutch horses, car, buses and ships
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Shane, English comedian and actor, born in Thrybergh, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (d. 2013)
- Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney, American drag racer (NHRA Top Fuel C'ship in 1977, 80, 82; International Motorsports Hall of Fame), born in Burlington, Vermont
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Jaubert, French composer and soldier, dies a few hours after being fatally wounded in action at 40
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About June 19, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
