Patrick Leahy

American politician and lawyer (born 1940).

Born March 31st, 1940 (age 85 years) in Montpelier. ^[ref]

Stanley Johnson

British politician and writer (born 1940).

Born August 18th, 1940 (age 84 years) in Penzance.

Bob Knight

American basketball coach (1940–2023).

Born October 25th, 1940 in Massillon.

Died November 1st, 2023 at 83 years old in Bloomington. ^[ref]

Herbie Hancock

American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor.

Born April 12th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Chicago.

Paul Williams

American composer, singer, songwriter and actor.

Born September 19th, 1940 (age 84 years) in Omaha.

Giorgio Moroder

Italian record producer and composer.

Born April 26th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Urtijëi.

Raúl Juliá

Puerto rican actor.

Born March 9th, 1940 in San Juan. ^[ref]

Died October 24th, 1995 at 55 years old in Manhasset (stroke). ^[ref]

Levon Helm

American musician (1940-2012).

Born May 26th, 1940 in Elaine. ^[ref]

Died April 19th, 2012 at 71 years old in New York City (cancer). ^[ref]

David H. Koch

American billionaire heir and businessman.

Born May 3rd, 1940 in Wichita. ^[ref]

Died August 23rd, 2019 at 79 years old in Southampton (prostate cancer). ^[ref]

René Auberjonois

American actor.

Born June 1st, 1940 in New York City.

Died December 8th, 2019 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). ^[ref]