Monday, January 1, 1940 - Finns defeat Red Army attack.

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The Winter War... Finnish forces repulsed a Soviet probing assault in the Taipale area of the Mannerheim Line.

In Britain... Two million men aged 20 to 27 are made liable for military service. Meanwhile, 50 women resign from the Auxiliary Fire Service in protest at being told to scrub floors.

In France... Rail links with Spain are reestablished after having been closed for three and one half years due to the Spanish Civil War.

In Denmark... During addresses to the nation, the prime minister and foreign minister express doubts about the likelihood of continued Danish independence in 1940.

In Rome... The ambassador of the USSR is recalled following anti-Soviet demonstrations.

In Turkey... Flooding, resulting from an earthquake, causes about 32,000 deaths.
 
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