Historical Events
- Eggs & cake rationed in Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Delbert McClinton, American blues-rock singer, guitarist, and harmonica player (Bruce Channel - "Hey! Baby"; "Giving It Up for Your Love"), born in Lubbock, Texas
Famous Divorces
Ernest Hemingway
American "A Farewell to Arms" novelist Ernest Hemingway (41) divorces 2nd wife American journalist Pauline Pfeiffer (44) divorce after 13 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
Manuel Azaña (1880-1940)
Prime Minister of Spain (1931-33) and 2nd President of the Spanish Republic (1936-39), dies of a heart attack at 60 while in exile in France
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About November 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
