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Philip Francis Nowlan
1940Feb, 1

Philip Francis Nowlan

Philip Francis Nowlan, American author, created Buck Rogers (b. 1888)
Philip Francis Nowlan (; November 13, 1888 – February 1, 1940) was an American science fiction author, best known as the creator of Buck Rogers.

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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.