Dewi Sukarno

Japanese businesswoman, socialite, television personality, youtuber and philanthropist.

Born February 6th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Azabu-ku.

Najma Heptulla

Governor of manipur.

Born April 13th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Bhopal.

Dave DeBusschere

American basketball player, coach, executive (1940–2003).

Born October 16th, 1940 in Detroit.

Died May 14th, 2003 at 62 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Jeffrey R. Holland

American educator and religious leader (1940–2025).

Born December 3rd, 1940 in St. George.

Died December 27th, 2025 at 85 years old in Salt Lake City. ^[ref]

Gloria Leonard

American pornographic film actress; feminist publisher & activist (1940-2014).

Born August 28th, 1940 in The Bronx.

Died February 3rd, 2014 at 73 years old in Waimea (stroke).

Team Hoyt

American triathlete (1940-2021).

Born June 1st, 1940 in Winchester.

Died March 17th, 2021 at 80 years old in Holland.

Pina Bausch

German dancer, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director.

Born July 27th, 1940 in Solingen. ^[ref]

Died June 30th, 2009 at 68 years old in Wuppertal (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Paul Shane

English comedian and actor (1940-2013).

Born June 19th, 1940 in Thrybergh.

Died May 16th, 2013 at 72 years old in Rotherham (disease). ^[ref]

Johnny Giles

Irish soccer player and manager.

Born November 6th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Dublin.

Maeve Binchy

Irish novelist (1940-2012).

Born May 28th, 1940 in Dalkey. ^[ref]

Died July 30th, 2012 at 72 years old in Dublin (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]