What Happened on November 9, 1940

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