Historical Events
- Blizzard strikes North American midwest, 154 die (69 on boat on Great Lakes)
Famous Birthdays
- Jürgen Todenhöfer, German politician and journalist, born in Offenburg, Germany
- Michel Audet, Quebec economist and politician, born in Jonquière, Quebec
- Ria Hoogeweegen, Dutch wife of Dutch premier Ruud Lubbers, born in Rotterdam
Famous Deaths
- Alejandro Garcia Caturla, Cuban composer, dies at 34
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About November 12, 1940
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
