1940 United States presidential election: Democrat incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt decisively defeats Republican challenger Wendell Willkie, and becomes the United States' first and only …

Nov 20, 2025 · World War II dominated the first half of the decade, driving technological advances, accelerating nuclear research, and exposing the horrors of the Holocaust and …

Historical events from year 1940. Learn about 499 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1940 or search by date or keyword.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. A message from Benito Mussolini is forwarded to Adolf …

Jul 2, 2025 · This article will analyze the key events of 1940, focusing on their technological implications and long-term impact on the nation’s strategic trajectory.

November 5, 1940 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt continues his dominance of presidential politics with a 449 to 82 Electoral College victory over Republican candidate Wendell Wilkie, …

Plutonium, a chemical element that plays a key role in nuclear weapons technology, was first identified and isolated in December 1940 by a research team working at the University of …