Richard D. Ryder

British psychologist and animal rights advocate.

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

Marie-José Nat

French actress.

Born April 22nd, 1940 in Bonifacio. ^[ref]

Died October 10th, 2019 at 79 years old in 9th arrondissement of Paris (cancer). ^[ref]

Lill Lindfors

Swedish jazz and schlager singer.

Born May 12th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Helsinki.

John Clute

Canadian science fiction and fantasy literary critic (born 1940).

Born September 12th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Toronto.

Fouad Twal

Catholic patriarch.

Born October 23rd, 1940 (age 85 years) in Madaba.

Aracy Balabanian

Brazilian actress (1940–2023).

Born February 22nd, 1940 in Campo Grande.

Died August 7th, 2023 at 83 years old in Rio de Janeiro (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Peter Gregg

American racecar driver.

Born May 4th, 1940 in New York City.

Died December 15th, 1980 at 40 years old in Jacksonville.

Ernest Sosa

American philosopher.

Born June 17th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Cárdenas.

Jan Janssen

Dutch former professional cyclist.

Born May 19th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Pijnacker-Nootdorp.

Takis Fotopoulos

Greek political philosopher, economist and writer.

Born October 14th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Chios.