Famous Birthdays
George A. Romero (1940-2017)
American-Canadian director, filmmaker and "Father of the Zombie Film" (Night of the Living Dead), born in The Bronx, New York
- John Schuck, American actor (McMillan & Wife, Holmes & Yoyo), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Martin Jones, British concert pianist, born in Witney, England
- Theodore "Ted" Stanley, American anesthesiologist and medical entrepreneur (created the fentanyl lollipop), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Nikolai Yezhov, Soviet Head of Soviet NKVD under Stalin responsible for enacting the Great Purge, executed in secret at 44
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About February 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
