Kinryū Arimoto

Japanese voice actor (1940–2019).

Born February 11th, 1940 in Tottori.

Died February 1st, 2019 at 78 years old in Minato (esophageal cancer).

Steve O'Rourke

Band manager and racecar driver (1940-2003).

Born October 1st, 1940 in Willesden.

Died October 30th, 2003 at 63 years old in Miami (stroke).

Georgie Dann

French singer, songwriter (1940-2021).

Born January 14th, 1940 in Paris. ^[ref]

Died November 3rd, 2021 at 81 years old in Majadahonda (surgical complications). ^[ref]

Jean-Marie Cavada

French journalist and politician.

Born February 24th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Épinal.

Joe DioGuardi

American politician.

Born September 20th, 1940 (age 85 years) in New York City, The Bronx.

Rubén Hinojosa

American politician.

Born August 20th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Edcouch.

Jana Brejchová

Czech actress (1940–2026).

Born January 20th, 1940 in Prague.

Died February 6th, 2026 at 86 years old in Prague. ^[ref]

Ri Su-yong

North korean politician.

Born June 15th, 1940 (age 85 years) in South Hamgyong Province.

Hank Brown

American politician.

Born February 12th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Denver.

Richard D. Ryder

British psychologist and animal rights advocate.

Born July 3rd, 1940 (age 85 years) in Corfe Castle.