Historical Events
- Cricketer Arthur Morris scores 111 in 2nd innings of 1st game after 148
Famous Birthdays
- Alvin Singleton, American composer ("After Fallen Crumbs"; "Shadows"), born in Brooklyn, New York City
- Lonnie Liston Smith, American jazz piano and keyboard player (Cosmic Echoes; Magic Lady), born in Richmond, Virginia,
- Neon Park [Martin Muller], American illustrator of album covers (Little Feat; Frank Zappa), born in Berkeley, California (d. 1993)
1940 Highlights
About December 28, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
