What Happened on February 19, 1940

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Rogers, American pop and soul tenor vocalist (The Miracles - "You've Really Got a Hold on Me"), and songwriter ("Going To A Go-Go"; "The Way You Do the Things You Do"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2013)
  • Carlin Glynn, American actress (Continental Divide)
  • Saparmurat Niyazov, President of Turkmenistan (d. 2006)

Smokey Robinson (84 years old)

American soul singer-songwriter (The Miracles - "You Really Got A Hold On Me"; "Tears Of A Clown"; "My Girl"), born in Detroit, Michigan


About February 19, 1940

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces