Historical Events
- RAF drops 1st anti-nazi pamphlets on Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Don Ritter, American politician (Rep-R-PA, 1979-93), born in New York City
- Frances FitzGerald, American journalist/author (Fire in the Lake), born in New York City
- Geoffrey Boycott, cricketer (stoic England opener 1964-82)
- Julie Parrish, Middlesboro Ky, actress (Good Morning World, Capitol)
- Manfred Mann [Michael Lubowitz], British rock keyboardist ("Mighty Quinn"; "Blinded By The Light"), born in Johannesburg, Transvaal, Union of South Africa
- Osamu Watanabe, Japan, featherweight (Olympic gold 1964)
Famous Deaths
- William G. Conley, Governor of West Virginia (b. 1866)
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About October 21, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
