The following events occurred in 1940:
Events[]
- 1 September: Rubeus Hagrid starts at Hogwarts and is Sorted into Gryffindor.[1][2]
Quidditch[]
- The Tinderblast broomstick released by Black Forest company Ellerby and Spudmore.[3]
- Winky Crockett captained the Slytherin Quidditch team.[4]
Births[]
- Fabius Watkins, legendary Quidditch Captain and Chaser for the Montrose Magpies.[5]
Behind the scenes[]
- 22 January: Actor John Hurt, who portrayed Garrick Ollivander, is born.
- 11 March: Actor Derek Deadman, who portrayed Tom, is born.
- 14 April: Actor Julie Christie, who portrayed Madam Rosmerta, is born.
- 19 May: Actor Jim McManus, who portrayed Aberforth Dumbledore in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is born.
- 24 July: Actor Dan Hedaya, who portrayed Red in the film inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, is born.
- 19 October: Actor Michael Gambon, who portrayed Professor Albus Dumbledore, is born.
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Notes and references[]
- ↑ "JKRowling.com Archives: Birthdays" from Mugglenet
- ↑ In Chamber of Secrets, the date of that particular school year is firmly established as being 1992-1993. It is also said that Hagrid was expelled 50 years prior to this (1943), during his third year at Hogwarts. A third year student is 13-14 years old. Along with Jo's confirmation Hagrid was born on December 6, Hagrid's year of birth can only be 1928. He would have turned eleven on December 6 1939 and therefore have started Hogwarts the following September, 1940.
- ↑ Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapter 9 (The Development of the Racing Broom)
- ↑ Harry Potter: The Exhibition, (see this image)
- ↑ Wizard of the Month
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