Historical Events
#1 in the Charts
"In The Mood" by Glenn Miller hits #1
Film & TV History
"Tom & Jerry" cartoon created by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera debut by MGM
- US female Figure Skating championship won by Joan Tozzer
Famous Birthdays
- Hamish Imlach, Scottish folk-comic singer-songwriter ("Cod Liver Oil and the Orange Juice"), born in Calcutta, British India (d. 1996)
- Jimmy Merchant, American rock vocalist (Frankie Lymon & Teenagers - "Why Do Fools Fall In Love"), born in NYC, New York
- Kenny Rankin, American singer-songwriter ("Peaceful"), born in Washington Heights, New York City (d. 2009)
- Mary Rand, English field athlete (Olympic long jump gold 6.76m WR 1964), born in Wells, Somerset
- Peter Middleton, CEO (Lloyd's)
About February 10, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
