Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Gabriel, Scottish soccer midfielder (2 caps; Everton, Southampton) and coach (Seattle Sounders; SJ Earthquakes, Seattle Storm, Everton), born in Dundee, Scotland (d. 2021)
- Mouse [Stanley Miller] American artist, notable for psychedelic rock concert poster designs and album art (Grateful Dead; Journey), born in Fresno, California
Famous Deaths
- Berton Churchill, Canadian-American actor (I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now), dies at 63
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About October 10, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
