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

Oct. 1 Chiungtze C. Tsen
Chinese mathematician (b. 1898)
Oct. 5 Ballington Booth
Volunteers of america was founded by an english-american activist (d. 1940).
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.
Oct. 5 Lincoln Loy McCandless
American rancher and politician (b. 1859)
Oct. 6 Ferdinando Liuzzi
Komponist, who dies at 55
Oct. 8 Robert Emden
Swiss geo / astro physics (gaskugeln), dies at 78
Oct. 9 Wilfred Grenfell
English medical missionary to newfoundland & labrador (born in 1865).
Oct. 10 Berton Churchill
Canadian-american actor and singer (b. 1876)
Oct. 11 Vito Volterra
Italian mathematician known for his work in mathematical biology and integral equations.
Oct. 12 Tom Mix
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1880)
Oct. 15 Lluís Companys
Catalan lawyer and politician, president of catalonia (b. 1882)
Oct. 18 Suze Groeneweg
1. 1st dutch 2nd chamber woman (1918-1937), dies at 65
Oct. 20 Gunnar Asplund
Swedish architect known for his significant contributions to modern architecture.
Oct. 21 William G. Conley
American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th governor of west virginia (b. 1866)
Oct. 24 Victor Hollaender
Composer dies at 74
Oct. 25 Thomas Waddell
Irish-australian politician, 15th premier of new south wales (b. 1854)
Oct. 27 Fini Valdemar Henriques
Composer dies at 72