Deaths on August 18

Walter Chrysler

Died on August 18, 1940

Walter Chrysler, American businessman, founded Chrysler (b. 1875)

Walter Percy Chrysler (April 2, 1875 – August 18, 1940) was an American industrial pioneer in the automotive industry, American automotive industry executive and the founder and namesake of American Chrysler Corporation.

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Events on 1940

17 May

Brussels
World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
12 Jun

Erwin Rommel
World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
5 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
10 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
11 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.

Deaths on August 18

Walter Chrysler

Died on August 18, 1940

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