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This is a timeline of World War II events that took place in 1940, the first full year of the second global war of the 20th century.
The following events occurred in May 1940:
The following events occurred in March 1940:
The following events occurred in July 1940:
The following events occurred in October 1940:
The following events occurred in June 1942:
The following events occurred in December 1942:
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