Historical Events
- LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Helen Hicks wins by 1 stroke ahead of Helen Dettweiler
"You Nazty Spy!"
The Three Stooges film "You Nazty Spy!" about the Nazis released with the disclaimer "Any resemblance between the characters in this picture and any persons, living or dead, is a miracle."
Famous Birthdays
- Barend J du Plessis, South African minister of Finance (1984- )
Mary Mills (84 years old)
American golfer (US Open 1963, PGA 1964, 73), born in Laurel, Mississippi
- Mike Reid, English comedian (d. 2007)
- Paolo Borsellino, Italian magistrate (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- William E. Borah, American lawyer and politician (Republican U.S. Senator from Idaho), dies at 74
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About January 19, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
