Li Zhensheng

Chinese photographer (1940–2020).

Born September 22nd, 1940 in Dalian.

Died June 22nd, 2020 at 79 years old in New York City. ^[ref]

Alberto Gallardo

Peruvian footballer (1940-2001).

Born November 28th, 1940 in Chincha Alta.

Died January 19th, 2001 at 60 years old in Lima.

Pierre Briant

French iranologist.

Born September 30th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Angers.

Vicente Miera

Spanish football player/manager.

Born May 10th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Santander.

Jean Clair

French journalist.

Born October 20th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Paris.

Edward James Slattery

Catholic bishop.

Born August 11th, 1940 in Chicago.

Died September 13th, 2024 at 84 years old in Tulsa.

Juozas Budraitis

Lithuanian actor.

Born October 6th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Liepynai.

Fred Hansen

American athlete (born 1940).

Born January 29th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Cuero.

Édika

French artist.

Born December 17th, 1940 in Heliopolis. ^[ref]

Died December 16th, 2025 at 84 years old in Avignon. ^[ref]

Marju Lauristin

Estonian politician and sociologist.

Born April 7th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Tallinn.