Germany invaded France during WWII

On June 5, 1940

Germany invaded France during WWII.

The Germans weren’t prepared for the resistance they found in France south of Somme.

This Day in History - June 5

1794

The US Neutrality Act was enacted.

1851

Uncle Tom's Cabin, an anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher, was first published.

2006

Serbia declared its independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.

1968

Sirhan Sirhan assassinated Robert F. Kennedy, the late President Kennedy's younger brother.

1917

Registration of US men aged between 21 and 31 began for troops for WWI.

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