Apolo Nsibambi

Ugandan prime minister (1940-2019).

Born October 25th, 1940 in Uganda Protectorate.

Died May 28th, 2019 at 78 years old in Bulange (prostate cancer, pulmonary embolism). ^[ref]

Penelope Coelen

South african actress, model and beauty queen, crowned miss world 1958.

Born April 15th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Durban.

Lill Lindfors

Swedish jazz and schlager singer.

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

Richard D. Ryder

British psychologist and animal rights advocate.

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

Sapardi Djoko Damono

Indonesian poet (1940-2020).

Born March 20th, 1940 in Surakarta. ^[ref]

Died July 19th, 2020 at 80 years old in South Tangerang (organ dysfunction). ^[ref]

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).

Peter Gregg

American racecar driver.

Born May 4th, 1940 in New York City.

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

Hank Brown

American politician.

Born February 12th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Denver.

Aron Kincaid

Actor, voice actor (1940-2011).

Born June 15th, 1940 in Los Angeles.

Died January 6th, 2011 at 70 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Jan Janssen

Dutch former professional cyclist.

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