Politics
Rumania signs Tripartite Pact. (See September 27, 1940)
US appoints Admiral Leahy Ambassador in Vichy (France).
Air War
Heavy night raids on Southampton by 120 aircraft: numerous fires; liner Llandovery Castle (10,600 t) badly damaged.
Rumania signs Tripartite Pact. (See September 27, 1940)
US appoints Admiral Leahy Ambassador in Vichy (France).
Heavy night raids on Southampton by 120 aircraft: numerous fires; liner Llandovery Castle (10,600 t) badly damaged.