The following noteworthy occurrences transpired during the year 40 BBY, which is also recognized as 3237 LY per the Lothal Calendar, 21 BFE within the Imperial calendar, and as the year 7937 according to the C.R.C. calendar system.
- Qui-Gon Jinn declines an invitation [3] from Jedi Master of the Order Mace Windu to assume the position held by the departing Jedi High Council member Poli Dapatian. [1]
- A Mission to Pijal takes place. [3]
- Galen Walton Erso enlists in the Republic Futures Program situated on Brentaal IV. [4]
- Finis Valorum secures the election for Supreme Chancellor. [2]
- Maul is recruited by Darth Sidious to serve as his new apprentice. (Approximate date) [3]
- The establishment of the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet occurs. (Approximate date) [3]
- The approximate birthdate of Syril Karn. [9]
- Iskat Akaris is born on Pkori. (Approximate date) [10]