On This Day

Gone with the Wind wins eight Oscars

February 29th 1940

11:14 29 February 2024

'Gone with the Wind' scooped eight Oscars at the 12th Academy Awards ceremony on this day in 1940. Nominated in 13 categories, the American Civil War epic won Best Picture. Other wins included Victor Fleming for Best Director, Vivien Leigh for Best Actress, Sidney Howard for Best Screenplay, and Hattie McDaniel for Best Supporting Actress, the first African-American to win an Oscar.