Famous Birthdays
- Kas Garas, Lithuanian-American actor (Hamlyn-Strange Report), born in Kaunas, Lithuania
- Volodymyr Morozov, Ukrainian flatwater canoer
Famous Deaths
- Hamlin Garland, American writer (Middle Border), dies at 79
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About March 4, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
