Births on March 6

Ken Danby

Born on March 6, 1940

Ken Danby, Canadian painter (d. 2007)

Ken Danby, (6 March 1940 – 23 September 2007) was a Canadian painter in the realist style, and medallist. Danby is best known for creating highly realistic paintings that study everyday life. His 1972 painting At the Crease, portraying a masked hockey goalie defending his net, is widely recognized and reproduced in Canada.

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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 March 6

Ken Danby

Born on March 6, 1940

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Brussels

Erwin Rommel

Vichy France

Vichy France

Vichy France