Historical Events
- Japanese troops attack French Indo-China
- Luftwaffe bombs Spitfire factory in Woolston, Southampton for second time, 30 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Maloney, American football coach (Syracuse University 1974-1980), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2020)
- Gary Bartz, American jazz, jazz-fusion, and funk saxophonist, born in Baltimore, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Walter Benjamin, writer, dies at 48
- William Henry Davies, Welsh poet (Autobiography of a Super Tramp), dies at 69
1940 Highlights
About September 26, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
