October 1940

Tuesday 01:

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often considered the first superhighway in the United States, opens to traffic.

Germany invades Romania.

During a nighttime air raid by the German Luftwaffe, St. Paul's Cathedral is pierced by a bomb.

The Great Dictator, a satiric social commentary film by and starring Charlie Chaplin, is released.

1940 - Warsaw Ghetto established

World War II: Italy invades Greece.

The United Kingdom prevents Germany from invading Great Britain.

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