Famous Birthdays
- Adrian Street, Welsh professional wrestler, born in Brynmawr, Brecknockshire, Wales
- Peter Pohl, Swedish writer, born in Hamburg, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Jan Kubelik, Czech composer, dies at 60
- Mordechai Frizis, Jewish Greek military officer (b. 1893)
- Wilfred Lucas, Canadian actor (Pardon Us, Chump at Oxford), dies at 69
1940 Highlights
About December 5, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
