Historical Events
- Dance hall fires kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi
- NY Yankees dedicate a plaque to Jacob Rupert
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Copps, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Richard Monaco, American sci-fi author (Grail War, Final Quest), born in New York City
1940 Highlights
About April 23, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus