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1940 in Denmark

Explore 6 historical events and records for Denmark in 1940.

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Historical records for Denmark in 1940

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1940

Aage Bohr University Physics Studies

Bohr, Aage Niels · Copenhagen · Nuclear Physicist · Science / Physics

Begins studying physics at the University of Copenhagen, entering the research environment centred on his father's Institute for Theoretical Physics.

1940

Invasion of Denmark

Munch, Peter Rochegune · Foreign Secretary of Denmark · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Offers Germany Danish neutrality if Denmark's borders are preserved

1940

Invasion of Denmark

Munch, Peter Rochegune · Foreign Secretary of Denmark · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Resigns after German occupation

1940

Minister of Interior

Kristensen, Knud · Minister of Interior · Government / Government of Denmark

Appointed Minister of the Interior

1940

Neutrality

Munch, Peter Rochegune · Foreign Secretary of Denmark · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Offers Germany Danish neutrality if Denmark's borders are preserved

1940

Resignation of Peter Rochegune Munch

Munch, Peter Rochegune · Foreign Secretary of Denmark · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Resigns after German occupation

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