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Gus Macdonald
1940Aug, 20

Gus Macdonald

Gus Macdonald, Scottish academic and politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office
Angus John "Gus" Macdonald, Baron Macdonald of Tradeston, CBE, PC (born 20 August 1940) is a Scottish television executive, life peer and former Labour member of the House of Lords.

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  • 17May

    Brussels

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

    Erwin Rommel

    World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
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    World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
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    Vichy France

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