Historical Events
- Dutch Premier De Geer vacations in Switzerland
Famous Birthdays
- (Darrell) "Dash" Crofts, American singer (Seals & Crofts - "Summer Breeze"; "Diamond Girl"), born in Cisco, Texas
- Galen Hall, American Football Coach (University of Florida, Orlando Thunder, Rhein Fire), born in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Judith Kazantzis, English poet and feminist, born in Oxford, England (d. 2018)
About August 14, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
