Famous Birthdays
- Ellie Greenwich, American singer-songwriter ("Da Doo Ron Ron"; "Leader of the Pack"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2009)
- Freddie Marsden, English rock drummer (Gerry and the Pacemakers - "Ferry Cross The Mersey"), born in Liverpool, England (d. 2006)
Pele
Pelé [Edson Arantes do Nascimento], Brazilian footballer (Player of the Century; 1,281 goals in 1,363 games), born in Três Corações, Brazil
1940 Highlights
About October 23, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
