What happened on Tuesday April 01, 1941?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1941:

• Iraqi Military Coup A significant political upheaval in Iraq where Rashid Ali al-Gaylani overthrew the regime of Regent 'Abd al-Ilah, installing a pro-German government during World War II.
• Fântâna Albă Massacre A tragic event where Soviet Border Troops killed between 200 and 2,000 Romanian civilians, representing a brutal episode of Soviet aggression during World War II.
• Battle of Keren Concludes The Battle of Keren in East Africa ended with a decisive Allied victory, marking a significant moment in the North African campaign of World War II.
• RAF Deploys Blockbuster Bombs The Royal Air Force conducted a strategic bombing raid on Emden using Vickers Wellington medium bombers, dropping massive 4,000-pound blockbuster bombs.
• German Navy Introduces Blockade Runner Badge The German Navy instituted a special badge to recognize and honor sailors who successfully ran naval blockades during World War II.
• US-Mexico Airspace Agreement The United States and Mexico signed a bilateral agreement in Washington, allowing reciprocal use of airfields and airspace for civil and military aircraft.
• US Navy Acquires Treasure Island The United States Navy took control of Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, likely for strategic military purposes during World War II.
• Birth of Ajit Wadekar, Indian Cricket Legend Ajit Wadekar was born, who would later become a stalwart Indian batsman and captain, significantly influencing Indian cricket during the 1960s and 1970s.
• Ford Motor Company Labor Strike Workers at Ford's River Rouge plant in Michigan went on strike to protest the firing of union members, highlighting labor tensions during the early 1940s.
• British Withdrawal from Brega British military forces strategically retreated from Brega, likely in response to Axis military movements during World War II.

Events in 1941

April 01, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1941

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1941

April 01, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 91st day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1941 can also be written as 4/1/1941 in the US and as 1/4/1941 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1941 in April 1941 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1941:

• Ajit Wadekar

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• Sheldon Lee

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• Ali Hasan Salama

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1941:

• Arthur Birkett
• Hippolyte Delehaye

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on April 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1941 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 1941 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 01, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 10:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 1941

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Someone born on April 01, 1941 is:

84 years and 18 days old,

or 1008 months and 18 days old,

or 4385 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30699 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1941?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 01, 1941.

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