1940 in History

1940

Michael Gambon, Irish-British actor (died 2023)

Michael Gambon, Irish-British actor (died 2023)

1940

Rosny Smarth, Haitian lawyer and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Haiti (died 2025)

Rosny Smarth, Haitian lawyer and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Haiti (died 2025)

1940

Jean-Pierre Dikongué Pipa, Cameroonian filmmaker

Jean-Pierre Dikongué Pipa, Cameroonian filmmaker

1940

Kathy Kirby, English singer (died 2011)

Kathy Kirby, English singer (died 2011)

1940

Robert Pinsky, American poet and critic

Robert Pinsky, American poet and critic

1940

Geoffrey Boycott, English cricketer and sportscaster

Geoffrey Boycott, English cricketer and sportscaster

1940

Frances FitzGerald, American journalist and author

Frances FitzGerald, American journalist and author

1940

Rhoda Gemignani, American actress

Rhoda Gemignani, American actress

1940

Manfred Mann, South African-English keyboard player and producer

Manfred Mann, South African-English keyboard player and producer

1940

Marita Petersen, Faroese educator and politician, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (died 2001)

Marita Petersen, Faroese educator and politician, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (died 2001)

1940

Ellie Greenwich, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2009)

Ellie Greenwich, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2009)

1940

Jane Holzer, American model, actress, producer, and art collector

Jane Holzer, American model, actress, producer, and art collector

1940

Pelé, Brazilian footballer and actor (died 2022)

Pelé, Brazilian footballer and actor (died 2022)

1940

Martin Campbell, New Zealand director and producer

Martin Campbell, New Zealand director and producer

1940

Rafał Piszcz, Polish canoe racer (died 2012)

Rafał Piszcz, Polish canoe racer (died 2012)

1940

David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, English businessman and academic

David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, English businessman and academic

1940

Yossi Sarid, Israeli politician (died 2015)

Yossi Sarid, Israeli politician (died 2015)

1940

Jimmy Herman, Canadian actor (died 2013)

Jimmy Herman, Canadian actor (died 2013)

1940

Bob Knight, American basketball player and coach (died 2023)

Bob Knight, American basketball player and coach (died 2023)

1940

Eddie Henderson, American trumpet player and educator

Eddie Henderson, American trumpet player and educator