Historical Events
- 39.4 cm rainfall at Sapulpa, Oklahoma (state record)
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler orders an invasion of Great Britain for Sept 21 (Operation Seelöwe/Sealion)
- Dutch government in exile of Gerbrandy forms in London
- Sicherheits police bans Free masons, Rotary & Red Cross
- US gives Britain 50 destroyers in exchange for Newfoundland base lease
Famous Birthdays
- Eduardo Galeano, Uruguayan journalist and writer, born in Montevideo
- Pauline Collins, English actress (Shirley Valentine), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Vilhelm Ekelund, Swedish poet and writer (Hafvets Stjorna), dies at 59
About September 3, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
