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In the year 1940

1,188 Notable birthdays

Paul Cox

Dutch-australian film director.

Born April 16th, 1940 in Venlo.

Died June 18th, 2016 at 76 years old in Melbourne (liver cancer). [ref]

Larisa Golubkina

Soviet and russian actress (1940–2025).

Born March 9th, 1940 in Moscow.

Died March 22nd, 2025 at 85 years old in Moscow. [ref]

Tom Williams

American ice hockey player, born 1940.

Born April 17th, 1940 in Duluth.

Died February 8th, 1992 at 51 years old in Marlborough.

Ali Saibou

President of niger (1940-2011).

Born June 17th, 1940 in Ouallam.

Died October 31st, 2011 at 71 years old in Niamey (brain tumor).

Chris Newman

Sound mixer and director.

Born February 17th, 1940 (age 85 years) in New York City.

Ruriko Asaoka

Japanese actress.

Born July 2nd, 1940 (age 85 years) in Changchun.

Henri Dès

Swiss singer-songwriter.

Born December 14th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Renens.

Marcelino Martínez

Spanish footballer.

Born April 29th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Ares.

Pierre Duchesne

Lieutenant governor of quebec.

Born February 27th, 1940 (age 85 years) in La Malbaie.

Giacomo Bulgarelli

Italian footballer (1940-2009).

Born October 24th, 1940 in Medicina.

Died February 12th, 2009 at 68 years old in Bologna. [ref]

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