Reinhard Furrer

German astronaut (1940-1995).

Born November 25th, 1940 in Wörgl.

Died September 9th, 1995 at 54 years old in Berlin (aircraft crash).

Roy Babbington

British bassist.

Born July 8th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Kempston. ^[ref]

Liang Guanglie

Chinese general and politician (1940–2024).

Born December 1st, 1940 in Santai County.

Died November 12th, 2024 at 83 years old in Beijing. ^[ref]

Marcelino Martínez

Spanish footballer.

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

Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah

Former prime minister of kuwait 2006-2011.

Born December 22nd, 1940 (age 85 years) in Kuwait City.

Carlos Diegues

Brazilian film director (1940–2025).

Born May 19th, 1940 in Maceió.

Died February 14th, 2025 at 84 years old in Rio de Janeiro (postoperative complications). ^[ref]

Kōkichi Tsuburaya

Japanese long-distance runner.

Born May 13th, 1940 in Sukagawa.

Died January 9th, 1968 at 27 years old in Asaka (exsanguination).

Karin Baal

German actress (1940–2024).

Born September 19th, 1940 in Berlin.

Died November 26th, 2024 at 84 years old in Berlin. ^[ref]

Herbert Müller

Swiss racing driver (1940-1981).

Born May 11th, 1940 in Menziken.

Died May 24th, 1981 at 41 years old in Nürburgring.

Yozhef Sabo

Ukrainian footballer (born 1940).

Born February 29th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Uzhhorod.