AUGUST 1940
| Day | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
3
|
King Haakon’s birthday – no flags – but Haakon 7 in a large V drawn, painted and carved everywhere. | |
| 6 – London | Unsuccessful attempt by Arne Sunde to force Foreign Minister Koht to resign. | |
| 9 – Tromsø | A curfew from 2300 – 0500 is imposed after burning of building and discovery of two German bodies in wreckage. | |
|
13 |
Hitler orders Von Falkenhorst to position special troops in N. Norway – preparatory to attack on Soviet Union. | |
|
15 |
Back to school for the first time since April 8 for most. | |
|
16
|
Crown-Princess Martha and her 3 children leave Finland for the USA. |
■ 1940 / Timeline / Last Updated November 27, 2013 by Geronimo Gando /