Famous Birthdays
- Anna Karina, Danish French 'New Wave' actress (Alphaville), born in Solbjerg, Denmark (d. 2019)
- Edward Boguslawski, Polish composer, born in Chorzów, Poland (d. 2003)
- Li Zhensheng, Chinese photographer during the Cultural Revolution, born in Dalian, China (d. 2020)
Famous Weddings
George Reeves
"Adventures of Superman" actor George Reeves (26) weds Ellanora Needles at the Church of Our Savior in San Gabriel, California
1940 Highlights
About September 22, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
