Born in March 1940 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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What happened in March 1940

• March 5, 1940: The Katyn massacre occurred as a result of an order signed by members of the Soviet Politburo, leading to the execution of Polish intelligentsia and POWs, which remains a significant historical event due to its impact on Polish-Russian relations.
• March 11, 1940: Ed Ricketts, John Steinbeck, and others embarked on a marine invertebrate collecting expedition to the Gulf of California, contributing to scientific knowledge and inspiring Steinbeck's later writings.
• March 12, 1940: The Moscow Peace Treaty ended the Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland, with harsh terms that shocked the Finns and the world, highlighting the Soviet Union's aggressive expansionist policies.
• March 13, 1940: Indian nationalist Udham Singh assassinated Sir Michael O'Dwyer in London as revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, highlighting the ongoing tensions between India and British colonial rule.
• March 18, 1940: During a meeting at Brenner Pass, Adolf Hitler informed Benito Mussolini of Germany's plans to attack in the west, securing Italy's eventual entry into World War II, shaping the course of the conflict.
• March 21, 1940: Édouard Daladier resigned as Prime Minister of France, succeeded by Paul Reynaud, marking a significant shift in French leadership during a critical period of World War II.
• March 23, 1940: The Lahore Resolution, adopted by the All-India Muslim League, called for greater autonomy for what would become Pakistan, contributing to the eventual partition of British India and the creation of Pakistan.
• March 30, 1940: Wang Jingwei, a former Kuomintang member, announced the creation of the Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China in Nanjing, complicating the political landscape during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
• March 31, 1940: The German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis embarked on a remarkable 622-day wartime cruise without replenishment or repair, demonstrating Germany's naval capabilities and the challenges faced by Allied shipping during World War II.