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1940 Oct, 26

John Horgan (academic)

John Horgan, Irish academic and politician
John S. Horgan (born 26 October 1940) is a former Labour Party politician, professor of Journalism at Dublin City University and, from 2007 to 2014. the first Press Ombudsman in Ireland.

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Events on 1940

  • 17 May

    Brussels

    World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
  • 12 Jun

    Erwin Rommel

    World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
  • 5 Jul

    Vichy France

    World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
  • 10 Jul

    Vichy France

    World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
  • 11 Jul

    Vichy France

    World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.