LatviaVēsture un kultūra 194 · Latvian history and culture
What happened on 17 June 1940?
In the exam (Latvian)
Kas notika 1940. gada 17. jūnijā?
- aThe Second World War beganSākās Otrais pasaules karš
- bLatvia joined the League of NationsLatvija iestājās Tautu Savienībā
- cSoviet troops entered LatviaLatvijā ienāca PSRS karaspēksCorrect answer
Why?
On 17 June 1940 Soviet troops entered Latvia and the Soviet occupation began. Latvia had joined the League of Nations as early as 1921.
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