Historical Events
- German occupiers issue identity cards
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Smith, English soccer midfielder and manager (Birmingham City, QPR, Portsmouth, Derby County), born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire (d. 2019)
- Peter Stringfellow, British nightclub owner (Stringfellows), born in Sheffield, England (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- George Davis, American Baseball HOF shortstop and manager (New York Giants; World Series 1906 Chicago WS), dies at 70
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About October 17, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
