Historical Events
- Paul Reynoud becomes French premier
Famous Birthdays
- Gianpiero Moretti, steering wheel designer (Momo), born in Milan, Italy (d. 2012)
- Glenn Schwartz, American rock guitarist (Pacific Gas & Electric -"Are You Ready?"), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2018)
- Vito Picone, American doo wop vocalist (Elegants - "Little Star") and character actor, born in Staten Island, New York
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Ploetz, German physician, biologist, and eugenicist (b. 1860)
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About March 20, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
