Famous Birthdays
- Sergio Cervetti, Uruguayan composer (The Bottom of the Iceberg; Lucet in Tenebris), born in Dolores, Uruguay
Famous Deaths
- Stephen Alencastre, Portuguese Roman Catholic prelate, dies at 64
Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940)
British Prime Minister (Conservative: 1937-40), dies of bowel cancer at 71
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About November 9, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio