Historical Events
- Foreign correspondents in Netherlands subjected to censorship
Famous Birthdays
Jack Nicklaus (83 years old)
American golfer (18 major titles, 73 PGA Tour titles), born in Columbus, Ohio
- Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford, English peer (Woburn Abbey, Country House TV series), born at the Ritz, London (d. 2003)
1940 Highlights
About January 21, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
