Historical Events
The Road to Singapore
"The Road to Singapore" directed by Victor Schertzinger starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, first of seven such films, premieres
- 27 killed, 15 injured when truck full of migrant workers collides with a train outside McAllen, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Snyder, American college football coach (Utah State, California, Arizona State), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2009)
- Eleanor Fount, English actress (Women in Love, Bedazzled)
About March 14, 1940
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces