Births on July 10

Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai

Born on July 10, 1940

Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai, Indian-English economist and politician

Meghnad Jagdishchandra Desai, Baron Desai (born 10 July 1940), is a British economist and former Labour politician. He stood unsuccessfully for the position of Lord Speaker in the House of Lords in 2011. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, in 2008. He is Professor Emeritus of the London School of Economics.

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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 July 10

Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai

Born on July 10, 1940

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Vichy France

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