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)