September 12th (1940) was a Thursday. It's the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 111 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 12th September, 1940
» Cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France.
» An explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Succasunna-Kenvil, New Jersey called Kenvil, New Jersey kills 51 people and injures over 200.
Famous Birthdays on September 12 in 1940
» Linda Gray, American actress, director, and producer
» Skip Hinnant, American actor
» Mickey Lolich, American baseball player
» Patrick Mower, English actor
» Stephen J. Solarz, American academic and politician (d. 2010)