1940

The following events occurred in 1940:
==Events==
*1 September: Rubeus Hagrid starts at Hogwarts and is Sorted into Gryffindor."JKRowling.com Archives: Birthdays" from MugglenetIn 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===
*The Tinderblast broomstick released by Black Forest company Ellerby and Spudmore.
*Winky Crockett captained the Slytherin Quidditch team., 
==Births==
*Fabius Watkins, legendary Quidditch Captain and Chaser for the Montrose Magpies.Wizard of the Month
==Behind the scenes==
*22 January: John Hurt, who played Garrick Ollivander, born.
*11 March: Derek Deadman, who played Tom, born.
*14 April: Julie Christie, who played Madam Rosmerta, born.
*19 October: Michael Gambon, who played Professor Albus Dumbledore, born.
==See also==
*Dating conventions
==External links==
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==Notes and references==
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