Jimmy Tarbuck, English comedian and actor
James Joseph Tarbuck (born 6 February 1940) is an English comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host.
He was a host of Sunday Night at the London Palladium in the mid-1960s, and hosted numerous game shows and quiz shows on ITV during the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. He is also known for leading ITV's Live From Her Majesty's and its subsequent incarnations during the 1980s.
Actress and television and radio presenter Liza Tarbuck is his daughter.
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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
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World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations. - 10Jul
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World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. - 11Jul
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World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.