Historical Events
- WPG-AM in Atlantic City NJ consolidates with WBIL & WOV as "new" WOV
Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Blaut, Polish soccer midfielder (36 caps; KP Legia Warsaw, FC Metz) and manager (UAE), born in Krapkowice, Poland (d. 2007)
- Thelma Schoonmaker, actress/editor (Casino, Cape Fear, Good Fellas)
1940 Highlights
About January 3, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
