What Happened on September 13, 1940

Historical Events

  • Buckingham Palace damaged by German bombs
  • Italian troops under Marshal Graziani attack Egypt

Famous Birthdays

  • (Lionel) "Linc" Chamberland, American R&B and jazz-fusion guitarist, born in Norwalk, Connecticut (d. 1987)
  • Joyce Schouten, Dutch pop singer (Fouryo's - "Dance With Me One More Time"), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Óscar Arias Sánchez, 40th & 45th President of Costa Rica (Nobel Peace Prize 1987), born in Heredia, Costa Rica

About September 13, 1940

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo