Historical Events
Film Release
"The Great Dictator", a satiric social commentary film by and starring Charlie Chaplin released
- -16] Heavy German air raid on London, 400 killed
- London's Waterloo Station bombed by German luftwaffe
Famous Birthdays
- Peter C. Doherty, Australian immunologist and veterinary surgeon (Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine1996), born in Brisbane, Australia
1940 Highlights
About October 15, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra