Births on August 20

Gus Macdonald

Born on August 20, 1940

Gus Macdonald, Scottish academic and politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office

Angus John "Gus" Macdonald, Baron Macdonald of Tradeston, CBE, PC (born 20 August 1940) is a Scottish television executive, life peer and former Labour member of the House of Lords.

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Gus Macdonald
Minister for the Cabinet Office

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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.

Births on August 20

Gus Macdonald

Born on August 20, 1940

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Vichy France

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Vichy France