Historical Events
- German bomb hits shelter in Chelsea; hundreds die
- US Congress passes 1st peace-time conscription bill (draft law)
Famous Birthdays
- Larry Brown, American NBA player and coach (NY Knicks), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Leo Ferrier, Surinamese writer (Atman), born in Paramaribo, Suriname
Famous Deaths
- Emile Argand, Swiss geologist (Dekbladen Theory), dies at 61
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About September 14, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
