On This Day

What Happened on May 16, 1940

Day of the Week: Thursday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

British Premier Winston Churchill returns to London from Paris

Soldier, Author and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
Soldier, Author and British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill
  • Nazis forbid non-professional auto workers

Famous Birthdays

  • Gareth Roberts, chancellor (Sheffield University)

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