Historical Events
- Kaufman & Harts "George Washington Slept Here" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Cynthia Weil, American songwriter ("We Got Get Out Of This Place"; "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"; "On Broadway"; "He's So Shy"), born in New York City (d. 2023) [1]
- H.B. "Toby" Halicki, American filmmaker, stunt driver, and actor (Gone In 60 Seconds), born in Dunkirk, New York (d. 1989)
Famous Deaths
- Suze Groeneweg, 1st Dutch woman elected to parliament (1918-37), dies at 65
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About October 18, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
