Famous Birthdays
- Kas Garas, Kaunas Lithuania, actor (Hamlyn-Strange Report)
- Volodymyr Morozov, Ukrainian flatwater canoer
Famous Deaths
- Hamlin Garland, American writer (Middle Border), dies at 79
1940 Highlights
About March 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces