Historical Events
- WWII: British Navy bombards neutral French battle fleet at Mers El Kébir, near Oran, French Algeria to prevent Axis powers from taking the ships; 1267 French serviceman die, one ship sunk and 5 more damaged
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Rowberry, English rock organist, and piano player (The Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"), born in Nottingham, England (d. 2003)
- Hank Goldberg, American sports broadcaster (radio color commentator Miami Dolphins, 1978-92; ESPN2; ESPN Radio), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2022)
- Karolyn Grimes, American actress (It's a Wonderful Life; The Bishop's Wife), born in Hollywood, California
Famous Weddings
Gertrude Lawrence
British actress Gertrude Lawrence weds American theater producer Richard Aldrich (37) on her 42nd birthday, until her death in 1952; second marriage for both
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About July 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
