Historical Events
Historic Event
FDR signs Selective Training & Service Act (1st peacetime draft)
Sports History
Leo Durocher suspended from Ebbetts Field for "inciting a riot"
- Luftwaffe attacks central London
- Samuel T Rayburn of Texas elected speaker of US House of Representatives
- St Louis Browns Johnny Lucadello is 2nd to HR from each side of plate
1940 Highlights
About September 16, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
