Historical Events
Goering Smelts the Bells
Hermann Goering says 100-200 church bells enough for Germany, smelt the rest
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Dobson, British politician
- Margo Coleman, American advice columnist
- Phil Lesh [Chapman], American rock bassist (Grateful Dead - "Box of Rain"), born in Berkeley, California
- Vladislovas Česiūnas, Lithuanian sprint canoeist (Olympic gold USSR C-2 1000 1972; 4 x World C'ship gold), born in Vyšnialaukiai, Lithuania (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Marr, Australian cricketer (Test for Australia 1885, scored 0 & 5), dies at 77
1940 Highlights
About March 15, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
