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German planes and torpedo boats sink 5 convoyed Brit ships, damage 2, hit 2 destroyers; 28 shot down; 1st German convoy raid off North Ireland reptd; Germans claim 11 ships sunk; various parts of Brit raided
storm brings relief
Germany reptd buying in U S for Latin Amer delivery
Knudsen repts to press on progress of Defense Advisory Comm industry coordination program; gives plane data; text; avoids comment on Ford; RFC loans funds to Wright Aeronautical Corp for new engine plant
1940Pina Bausch, German dancer and choreographer (died 2009)[†]
Philippine "Pina" Bausch was a German dancer and choreographer who was a significant contributor to a neo-expressionist dance tradition now known as Tanztheater. Bausch's approach was noted for a stylised blend of dance movement, prominent sound design, and involved stage sets, as well as for engaging the dancers under her to help in the development of a piece, and her work had an influence on modern dance from the 1970s forward. She created the company Tanztheater Wuppertal, which performs internationally. Following four earlier directors, French choreographer Boris Charmatz led company from mid-2022 until mid-2025.
1940The animated short A Wild Hare is released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny.[†]
A Wild Hare is a 1940 American animated comedy short film directed by Tex Avery, produced by Leon Schlesinger, and distributed by Warner Bros. as part of the Merrie Melodies series. The film was released on July 27, 1940, and features Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny, the latter making what is considered his first official appearance.