1940 in Belgium
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Events in the year 1940 in Belgium
Incumbents
- Monarch: Leopold III
- Prime Minister: Hubert Pierlot
Events
- January 10 - Mechelen incident
- May 10-28 - Battle of Belgium
- May 10-11 - Battle of Fort Eben-Emael
- May 12-14 - Battle of Hannut
- May 14-15 - Battle of Gembloux (1940)
- May 23-28 - Battle of the Lys (1940)
- May 25 - Vinkt Massacre
Births
- August 7 - Jean-Luc Dehaene, prime minister 1992-1999
Deaths
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