Historical Events
- Due to beanball wars, Spalding advertises batting helmet with earflaps
- Lithuania becomes Lithuanian SSR
Famous Birthdays
- Susan Howatch, English author, born in Leatherhead, England
Famous Deaths
- Bill Howell, Australian cricketer (18 Tests for Aust 1898-1905), dies at 70
1940 Highlights
About July 14, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
