Historical Events
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park dedicated
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Hershey CC: Byron Nelson wins his first PGA C'ship, beating Sam Snead 1 up in the Monday 36-hole final
Famous Birthdays
- Beverly Sanders, American actress (Lotsa Luck, CPO Sharkey), born in Hollywood, California
- Harry Northup, American actor (The Silence of the Lambs, Taxi Driver), born in Amarillo, Texas
- Jimmy Clanton, American rock vocalist ("Just A Dream"), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Mick Pyne, British touring and session jazz pianist (Tubby Hayes; Georgie Fame: Charlie Watts), born in Thornton Dale, North Yorkshire, England (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Maude Abbott, Canadian physician (world expert on congenital heart disease), dies at 72 [1]
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About September 2, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
