What Happened on April 1, 1940

Historical Events

Philippine Grammar and Dictionary

Filipino President Quezon officially authorizes the printing and publication of the grammar and dictionary prepared by the Institute of the National Language.

2nd President of the Philippines Manuel L. Quezon

Famous Birthdays

Annie Nightingale, English broadcaster, 1st BBC Radio 1 female presenter, born in London

Wangari Maathai (1940-2011)

Kenyan environmentalist and political activist, founder of the Green Belt Movement, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (2004) and Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (2006), born in Ihithe village, Kenya