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Wilhelm Anderson
1940Mar, 26

Wilhelm Anderson

Wilhelm Anderson, German-Estonian astrophysicist (b. 1880)
Wilhelm Robert Karl Anderson (28 October [O.S. 16 October] 1880 – 26 March 1940) was a Russian-Estonian astrophysicist of Baltic German descent who studied the physical structure of the stars.

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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.
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    Vichy France

    World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
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    Vichy France

    World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
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