What happened today in 1941?

About December 13th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: German submarine U-81 successfully torpedoes and sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant naval loss for the British Royal Navy during World War II.
  • Day of the week: December 13th, 1941 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Hellzapoppin' directed by H.C. Potter

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