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World War II: Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland to try to negotiate a peace deal between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany.
World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg.
World War II: Winston Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. On the same day, Germany invades France, The Netherlands, Belgium an�
World War II: The U.S. tanker SS Virginia is torpedoed in the mouth of the Mississippi River by the German submarine U-507.
The inaugural Formula One World Championship race takes place at Silverstone Circuit. The race was won by Giuseppe Farina, who would go on to become the inaugural champion that year.
World War II: Yevgeny Khaldei's photograph Raising a Flag over the Reichstag is published in Ogonyok magazine.
World War II: Operations Vulcan and Strike force the surrender of the last Axis troops in Tunisia.
World War II: Germany's conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons.
World War II: Rotterdam, Netherlands is bombed by the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany despite a ceasefire, killing about 900 people and destroying the historic city center.
Opening of World Amateur championship at the Paris Exposition Universelle, also known as Olympic Games.
Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
World War II: The Battle of Poljana, the final skirmish in Europe is fought near Prevalje, Slovenia.
World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law.
World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseases.
World War II: Dambuster Raids commence by No. 617 Squadron RAF.
World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515.3 km/h (320.2 mph).
World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino: Conclusion after seven days of the fourth battle as German paratroopers evacuate Monte Cassino.
World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscription.