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Births on December 25

1940Dec, 25

Hilary Spurling

Hilary Spurling, English journalist and author
Susan Hilary Spurling CBE FRSL (née Forrest; born 25 December 1940) is a British writer, known for her work as a journalist and biographer.

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Events on 1940

  • 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.