Historical Events
- Finland declares war on Nazi Germany
Event of Interest
In the United Kingdom, Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, joins the British Auxiliary Transport Service as a driver.
Elizabeth II
Famous Birthdays
- Dieter Meier, Swiss singer/children book writer (Yello)
- Frank Novak, American actor
- Jaime Tirelli, American actor (Orlando Lopez-Ball Four), born in NYC, New York
- Tara Browne, British socialite (d. 1966)
- Tommy Svensson, Swedish football manager
Famous Deaths
- Lucille La Verne, American actress (b. 1872)
- Mark Sandrich, American film director, writer and producer (b. 1900)