Historical Events
1st Billboard Singles Chart
Billboard publishes its 1st singles record chart - "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey, with vocal by Frank Sinatra is #1
- Germany occupiers forbid Dutch Communist Party (CPN) in Netherlands
Music History
Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer's musical "Walk With Music", closes at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC, after 50 performances
- Nazi collaborator Rost of Tonningen appointed director of Marxist
Famous Birthdays
- Tony Allen, Nigerian drummer who pioneered Afrobeat sound, born in Lagos, Nigeria (d. 2020)
- Tony Oliva, Cuban Baseball HOF right fielder (World Series 1987, 91 Minnesota Twins; 8 x MLB All Star; AL Rookie of Year 1964), born in Pinar del Río, Cuba
Famous Deaths
- Y G Van de Peat, Dutch director of employment, commits suicide
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About July 20, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
