Famous Birthdays
- Gordon J. Humphrey, US Senator (R) New Hampshire (1979-90), born in Bristol, Connecticut
- Hans Ulrich Humpert, German composer, born in Paderborn, Germany (d. 2010)
Joe Pepitone
Joe Pepitone, American baseball 1st baseman (3-time MLB All Star), born in Brooklyn, New York
Joe Pepitone
John Lennon
John Lennon, English musician and member of The Beatles (Imagine), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1980)
John Lennon
Famous Deaths
- Wilfred Grenfell, British medical missionary to Newfoundland and Labrador, dies at 75
1940 Highlights
About October 9, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
