Historical Events
- 19 German aircraft shot down above England
- Elmer Harris' "Johnny Belinda" premieres in NYC
- Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani
Famous Birthdays
- Allen Johnson, American doo-wop baritone vocalist (The Marcels - "Blue Moon"), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1995)
- Bruce Murray, New Zealand c ricket batsman (13 Tests, 5 x 50, HS 90; Wellington), born in Johnsonville, New Zealand (d. 2023)
- Frankie Avalon [Francis Avallone], American actor (Beach Party; Grease), and pop singer ("Venus"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About September 18, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
