Historical Events
- CFL Grey Cup (Game 2), Lansdowne Park, Ottawa: Ottawa beats Toronto Balmy Beach, 12-5
- North Africa: British counter offensive under general O'Connor
- The first prototype Fairey Barracuda flew
Famous Birthdays
- Kumar Shahani, Indian writer and director (Kasbam Tarang, Maya Darpan), born in Larkana, Sindh
- Stan Boardman, English comedian, born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Famous Weddings
Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo
Mexican painters Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo remarry in San Francisco (divorced 1939)
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About December 7, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
