Historical Events
Leo Durocher Suspended
Leo Durocher suspended from Ebbetts Field for "inciting a riot"
- Luftwaffe attacks central London
- Samuel Rayburn of Texas elected speaker of US House of Representatives
- St Louis Browns Johnny Lucadello is 2nd to HR from each side of plate
1st US Peacetime Draft
US President FDR signs Selective Training & Service Act - 1st US peacetime draft
1940 History
Famous Birthdays
- Lisle Atkinson, American jazz double-bassist (Nina Simone; Betty Carter; Neo-Bass Ensemble), born in New York City (d. 2019)
About September 16, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
