Famous Birthdays
George A. Romero (1940-2017)
American-Canadian director, filmmaker and "Father of the Zombie Film" (Night of the Living Dead), born in The Bronx, New York
- John Schuck, American actor (McMillan & Wife, Holmes & Yoyo), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Theodore "Ted" Stanley, American anesthesiologist and medical entrepreneur (created the fentanyl lollipop), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Nikolai Yezhov, Head of Soviet NKVD (b. 1895)
1940 Highlights
About February 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
