Historical Events
Event of Interest
German High Commissioner in Norway sets up Vidkun Quisling government
Famous Birthdays
- Tim Severin, British author and explorer who replicated historic voyages, born in Assam, British India (d. 2020)
Famous Weddings
- American "Sullivan's Travels" actress Veronica Lake (18) weds American motion picture art director and set designer John S. Detlie (31); divorce in 1943
Famous Deaths
- Marguerite Clark, American silent film actress (Snow White), dies at 57
1940 Highlights
About September 25, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra