Historical Events
- Pennsylvania Turnpike, pioneer toll thruway, opens
Famous Birthdays
- John Schuerholz Jr., American Baseball HOF executive (GM Kansas City Royals, World Series 1985; GM Atlanta Braves World Series 1995), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Richard F Pieternella, Dutch Antilles' minister plenipotentiary
1940 Highlights
About October 1, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
