What Happened on October 15, 1940

Historical Events

The Great Dictator

"The Great Dictator", a satiric social commentary film by and starring Charlie Chaplin released

  • -16] Heavy German air raid on London, 400 killed
  • London's Waterloo Station bombed by German luftwaffe

Famous Birthdays

  • Peter C. Doherty, Australian immunologist and veterinary surgeon (Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine1996), born in Brisbane, Australia

About October 15, 1940

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra