Historical Events
- "Double or Nothing", a radio quiz show, 1st heard on Mutual Radio Net
Event of Interest
1st US merchant ship "Booker T. Washington" commanded by a black captain (Hugh Mulzac), launched at Wilmington Delaware
Strike Up the Band
Musical film "Strike Up the Band" starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland opens
1940 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Knapp, British trade unionist (National Union of Railwaymen) (d. 2001)
- Mike Eischeid, American NFL punter (Oakland Raiders), born in Orange City, Iowa
- Nicola Di Bari, Italian singer-songwriter (I giorni dell'arcobaleno), born in Zapponeta, Italy
About September 29, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
