Historical Events
- Nazi decree forbids gentile woman to work in Jewish homes
Pilecki Volunteers for Auschwitz
Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz in order to smuggle out information and start a resistance
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Medley, American baritone pop singer and songwriter (The Righteous Brothers - "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'; duet - "The Time Of My Life"), born in Santa Ana, California
- Paul Williams, American singer, composer ("Rainy Days and Mondays"; "Evergreen"; songs from Ishtar; "Rainbow Connection"), and actor ("Battle for the Planet of the Apes"; "Smokey and the Bandit"), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- Sylvia Tyson, Canadian singer-songwriter, born in Chatham, Ontario
About September 19, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
