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29 June 1940
What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.
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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.
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At sea
Presidential yacht Potomac (AG-25), accompanied by auxiliary Cuyahoga (AG-26), departs Washington Navy Yard with President Roosevelt embarked, for a cruise down the Potomac River (see 30 June).
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29 June: Japanese Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita announces Japans intention to establish a bloc of Asian nations led by the Japanese and free from western powers.
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Diplomatic record
The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State
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Diplomatic record
The Chargé in the Soviet Union (Thurston) to the Secretary of State
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Diplomatic record
The Minister in Rumania (Gunther) to the Secretary of State
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Battle of Britain
1,107 single- and 357 twin-engined daylight fighters were reported on strength prior to the battle on 29 June 1940, compared to 1,440 single- and 188 twin-engined fighters, plus 263 night fighters, on 21 June 1941.
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