Historical Events
- Due to beanball wars, Spalding advertises batting helmet with earflaps
- Lithuania becomes Lithuanian SSR
Famous Birthdays
- Susan Howatch, English author
Famous Deaths
- Bill Howell, cricketer (18 Tests for Aust 1898-1905), dies
1940 Highlights
About July 14, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
