Births on August 2

Beko Ransome-Kuti, Nigerian physician and activist (d. 2006)

Dr. Bekolari Ransome-Kuti (2 August 1940 – 10 February 2006) was a Nigerian medical doctor known for his work as a human rights activist.

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.