Stephanos of Tallinn, Estonian metropolitan
Metropolitan Stephanos of Tallinn and All Estonia (Estonian: Stefanus; born 29 April 1940) is the current primate (elected in 1999) of the Orthodox Church of Estonia.
1940Apr, 29
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- 17May
Brussels
World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium. - 12Jun
Erwin Rommel
World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux. - 5Jul
Vichy France
World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations. - 10Jul
Vichy France
World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. - 11Jul
Vichy France
World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.