Historical Events
- Canada declares war on Italy
- French government moves to Bordeaux
- German "Dutch" Q-ship Atlantis sinks Norwegian tanker
- German 5th Armoured division occupies Rouen
- Italy declares war on France and Great Britain as part of its Axis alliance with Nazi Germany
- Norway surrenders to Nazi Germany after 62 days of fighting
Famous Birthdays
- John Stevens, English jazz drummer (Spontaneous Music Ensemble), born in Brentwood, England (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
Marcus Garvey (1887-1940)
Jamaican-born black nationalist who began the back-to-Africa movement among US African Americans, dies at 52
About June 10, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
