Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1940

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1940. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Chiungtze C. Tsen
    Oct. 1 Chiungtze C. Tsen

    Chinese mathematician (b. 1898)

  • Ballington Booth
    Oct. 5 Ballington Booth

    Volunteers of america was founded by an english-american activist (d. 1940).

  • Silvestre Revueltas
    Oct. 5 Silvestre Revueltas

    Mexican composer of classical music. he was also a violinist and conductor. from 1929 to 1935, he was the assistant conductor of mexico's national symphony orchestra. he also wrote chamber music, film music, and many other works. his most well-known work is la noche de los mayas, his film score.

  • Lincoln Loy McCandless
    Oct. 5 Lincoln Loy McCandless

    American rancher and politician (b. 1859)

  • Ferdinando Liuzzi
    Oct. 6 Ferdinando Liuzzi

    Komponist, who dies at 55

  • Robert Emden
    Oct. 8 Robert Emden

    Swiss geo / astro physics (gaskugeln), dies at 78

  • Wilfred Grenfell
    Oct. 9 Wilfred Grenfell

    English medical missionary to newfoundland & labrador (born in 1865).

  • Berton Churchill
    Oct. 10 Berton Churchill

    Canadian-american actor and singer (b. 1876)

  • Vito Volterra
    Oct. 11 Vito Volterra

    Italian mathematician known for his work in mathematical biology and integral equations.

  • Tom Mix
    Oct. 12 Tom Mix

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1880)

  • Lluís Companys
    Oct. 15 Lluís Companys

    Catalan lawyer and politician, president of catalonia (b. 1882)

  • Suze Groeneweg
    Oct. 18 Suze Groeneweg

    1. 1st dutch 2nd chamber woman (1918-1937), dies at 65

  • Gunnar Asplund
    Oct. 20 Gunnar Asplund

    Swedish architect known for his significant contributions to modern architecture.

  • William G. Conley
    Oct. 21 William G. Conley

    American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th governor of west virginia (b. 1866)

  • Victor Hollaender
    Oct. 24 Victor Hollaender

    Composer dies at 74

  • Thomas Waddell
    Oct. 25 Thomas Waddell

    Irish-australian politician, 15th premier of new south wales (b. 1854)

  • Fini Valdemar Henriques
    Oct. 27 Fini Valdemar Henriques

    Composer dies at 72