Famous Birthdays
- Gordon J. Humphrey, US Senator (R) New Hampshire (1979-90), born in Bristol, Connecticut
- Hans Ulrich Humpert, German composer, born in Paderborn, Germany (d. 2010)
Joe Pepitone (1940-2023)
American baseball utility (3 x MLB All-Star; 3 x Gold Glove; World Series 1962 New York Yankees), born in Brooklyn, New York
John Lennon (1940-1980)
British rock singer-songwriter (The Beatles - "Strawberry Fields Forever"; "Help!"; solo - "Imagine"; "Grow Old With Me"), born in Liverpool, England
Famous Deaths
- Wilfred Grenfell, British medical missionary to Newfoundland and Labrador, dies at 75
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About October 9, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
