Famous Birthdays
- John Stainer, English organist, composer (The Crucifixion), musicologist, and educator, born in Southwark, London (d. 1901)
- William Francis Bartlett, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Haverhill, Massachusetts (d. 1876)
Famous Deaths
- Marcellin Champagnat, French priest (b. 1789)
1840 Highlights
About June 6, 1840
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
