Famous Birthdays
- S. R. S. Varadhan, Indian-American mathematician
Famous Weddings
- Archibald Campbell Mzoliza Jordan, Xhosa writer, linguist and academic and outspoken critic of the South African National Party government's Bantu Education policy, marries Priscilla Phyllis Ntantla.
1940 Highlights
About January 2, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
