Historical Events
- Crown prince Michael succeeds Carol II as king of Romania
- Former French Commander-in-Chief Army General Maurice Gamelin and other military leaders arrested for their malfeasance [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Murray, American abstract expressionist painter, and printmaker known for her use of shaped canvases, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2007)
- Jackie Trent, English singer-songwriter ("Neighbours" theme) and actress, born in Newcastle-under-Lyme (d. 2015)
About September 6, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
