Famous Birthdays
- Freddy Cannon [Picariello], American rocker ("Palisades Park"), born in Revere, Massachusetts [some sources give year as 1936]
- Gary Gilmore, American murderer, born in McCamey, Texas (d. 1977)
1940 Highlights
About December 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
