Dog Unearths Cave of Antiquity
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Historical Events
- 49 die & 200 injured when Hercules Powder Co plant explodes u in New Jersey
- Four teens, following their dog down a hole near Lascaux, France and discover 17,000 year old drawings now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings
- Italian troops enter Egypt
Famous Birthdays
- Linda Gray, American actress (Sue Ellen Ewing-Dallas), born in Santa Monica, California
- Mickey Lolich, American pitcher (Detroit Tiger, won 25 in 1971), born in Portland, Oregon
- Patrick Mower, English actor (Emmerdale), born in Oxford, England
- Roger K. Crouch, American astronaut (STS 83, 94), born in Jamestown, Tennessee
- Stephen Solarz, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), born in New York City (d. 2010)
- Wayne McLaren, American stuntman, rodeo performer, model and actor best known for playing the Marlboro Man and for dying of lung cancer, born in Lake Charles, Louisiana (d. 1992)
1940 Highlights
About September 12, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
