Historical Events
- Balham tube station in London is bombed by the German Luftwaffe during the Blitz, killing 64-66 people
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Timothy, Welsh actor (All Creatures Great & Small), born in Bala, Wales
Cliff Richard (83 years old)
English rock vocalist ("Move It"; "Living Doll"; "We Don't Talk Anymore"), born in Lucknow, British India
- J. C. Snead, American golfer (8 PGA Tour titles; Masters 1973 runner-up), born in Hot Springs, Virginia
- Pat Finley, American stage and screen actress (The Bob Newhart Show - "Ellen Hartley"), born in Asheville, North Carolina
1940 Highlights
About October 14, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra