What Happened on February 21, 1940

Famous Birthdays

  • Bruno Bolchi, Italian soccer midfielder (4 caps; Inter, Verona, Atalanta, Torino) and manager (AC Cesena, Bari, Messina, Genoa), born in Milan, Italy (d. 2022)

John Lewis (1940-2020)

American politician (Rep-D-Georgia) and prominent civil rights leader (Big Six), born in Troy, Alabama

  • Peter Gethin, British racing driver
  • Peter McEnery, English actor (Game is Over, Moonspinners), born in Walsall, England

About February 21, 1940

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

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