Historical Events
Music Premiere
Cole Porter's musical "Panama Hattie" opens at 46th Street Theatre, NYC; runs 501 performances
Cole Porter
Film Premier
Film premiere of "One Night in the Tropics" first film for Abbott and Costello Paterson New Jersey.
Lou Costello
Bud Abbott
1940 Highlights
About October 30, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
