Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Bolchi, Italian soccer midfielder (4 caps; Inter, Verona, Atalanta, Torino) and manager (AC Cesena, Bari, Messina, Genoa), born in Milan, Italy (d. 2022)
John Lewis (1940-2020)
American politician (Rep-D-Georgia) and prominent civil rights leader (Big Six), born in Troy, Alabama
- Peter Gethin, British racing driver
- Peter McEnery, English actor (Game is Over, Moonspinners), born in Walsall, England
1940 Highlights
About February 21, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
