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