What Happened on April 4, 1940

Historical Events

Walk With Music

Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer's musical "Walk With Music", opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; runs for 50 performances

Higher & Higher

Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Higher & Higher" premieres in NYC


Famous Birthdays

  • Bijan, Iranian men's apparel designer (Bijan), born in Tehran, Iran (d. 2011)
  • Richard Attwood, British racing driver, born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
  • Robby Müller, Dutch cinematographer (Breaking the Waves, Dead Man, Korczak), born in Willemstad, Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands (d. 2018)
  • Sharon Sheeley, American songwriter (Somethin' Else), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2002)
  • Vladimir Timofeyevich Isakov, Russian cosmonaut, born in Zilair, Russia

About April 4, 1940

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries