June 1940 calendar

American singer and author from a noted family, the eldest daughter of her famous crooner dad, Frank Sinatra and his wife Nancy.

American runner and winner of all the prizes for sprinting in the Olympic Games of 1960, setting world records.

French actress from 1955.

Bangladeshi banker, economist and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

King of Greece from 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1973.

American dancer, actress and post-modern choreographer, known for her transfixing presence on stage and an uncanny ability to attract and...

American actor singer and director.

British TV personality and producer, entering the industry in 1965.

Author / director (Under the Olive Trees, Close Up).

American politician, the Mayor of Portland, OR in 1973 and appointed the Secretary of Transportation by President Carter in late-1979.

British astrologer, teacher, organizer, author, researcher and counselor, an integral part of British astrology for more than 30 years.

Composer, dies at 25.

Italian aviator and statesman.

American writer and lyricist whose 1925 novel "Porgy", co-written with his wife Dorothy, became the foundation of the hit musical "Porgy and...

Painter / cartoonist.

Dutch writer, poet,translator and autobiographer.

French Painter / graphic artist.

American civil rights activist (Born 1887).

American general Medal of Honor recipient (d. 1940).

Swiss teacher and artist, one of the most original artists of his time.

Actor (Bulldog Drummond, Night Muss Fall), dies at 56.