Wednesday January 01, 1941: on this day

January 01, 1941 was the 1st day of the year 1941, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 01, 1941 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1941, who was born and died on January 01, 1941, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1941, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Cheers for Miss Bishop, directed by Tay Garnett), TV series (e.g. Tom And Jerry) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1941 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1941?


January 01, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1941 in January 1941 calendar

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January 01, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1941:

  • Netherlands begins taxing wages.
  • Russian general zhukov appointed chief of general staff.
  • Thailand prime minister plaek phibunsongkhram decrees january 1 as the official start of the thai solar calendar new year (thus the previous year that began april 1 had only 9 months).

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January 01, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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January 01, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1941 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 09:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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Who was born on January 01, 1941?


Famous people born on January 01, 1941:

  • Abdulloh Oripov

    Abdulloh Oripov was a renowned Uzbek poet, known for his lyrical and reflective works that explored themes of national identity, love, and...

  • Alassane Diarra

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Leomia Chimienti

    Renowned sprinter known for her speed and agility on the track.

  • Tsugio Makimoto

    Renowned Japanese engineer known for his contributions to the development of consumer electronics.

  • Khalis Yunus

    Malaysian politician known for his contributions to the country's political landscape.

  • Jerilee Randolph

    American screenwriter known for her work on 'The Jazz Singer'.

  • Lyal Sunga

    Former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights.

  • Brigitt Riehl

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Hazim al-Shaalan

    Former Saudi Arabian Minister of Defense.

  • Zeki Ökten

    Notable Turkish film director.

  • Cem Karayalcin

    Renowned economist known for his work on international trade and finance.

  • Britnay Perloff

    Influential literary critic and scholar.

  • Ahmadou Ali

    Former Prime Minister of Niger.

  • Alioune Blondin Beye

    Alioune Blondin Beye was a Malian diplomat who served as the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Central...

  • Junko Morimoto

    Japanese author known for her children's books.

  • Tsuneo Sanda

    Japanese painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Abdelaziz al-Mahmoud

    Renowned Qatari poet.

  • Wahid Burhan

    Pakistani politician and former Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

  • Harith Al-Dari

    Iraqi politician who served as the Secretary General of the Iraqi Islamic Party.

  • Edith Stein

    Edith Stein is a computer scientist known for her work on programming languages and compilers.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1941: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 27 days old,

or 4343 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30402 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1941.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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January 01, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1941:

  • Burech Shavel

    Prominent Yiddish writer known for his works on Jewish folklore and culture.

  • Gargi Chattopadhyay

    Gargi Chattopadhyay was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bengali literature.

  • Waldo Hutchinson

    A prominent American architect known for his designs of public buildings and private residences.

  • Fedor Ukraintsev

    Russian physicist known for his work in the field of electromagnetism.

  • Nicolae Minovici

    Romanian forensic scientist who made significant contributions to the field of forensic medicine.

  • Varvara Arakcheyeva

    Varvara Arakcheyeva was a Russian mathematician who made contributions to the field of differential equations.

  • Berthe Sylva

    A French singer and actress who was popular in the early 20th century.

  • Wilho Joutsenlahti

    Wilho Joutsenlahti was a Finnish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Alter Kacyzne

    Alter Kacyzne was a prolific writer who made significant contributions to literature.

  • Assunta Spina

    Italian actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Salem Beiruti

    Lebanese painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Yu Hsi

    Chinese poet known for his modernist poetry and contributions to Chinese literature.

  • Giulio Venini
  • Guido Balsamo Stella

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1941: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1941: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1941 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cheers for Miss Bishop

Cheers for Miss Bishop

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Martha Scott, William Gargan, Edmund Gwenn, Sterling Holloway

Robin Hood of the Pecos

Robin Hood of the Pecos

Release year: 1941

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Marjorie Reynolds, Cy Kendall

The Long Voyage Home

The Long Voyage Home

Release year: 1940

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

Too Many Girls

Too Many Girls

Release year: 1940

Directed by: George Abbott

Starring: Lucille Ball, Richard Carlson, Ann Miller, Eddie Bracken

Country: United States of America

Third Finger, Left Hand

Third Finger, Left Hand

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman

January 01, 1941: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1941 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Tom and Jerry

Tom and Jerry

Release year: 1940

Directed by: Raaghav Vinay Shivagange

Gabby

Gabby

Release year: 1940

Starring: Pinto Colvig

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1941?

On January 01, 1941 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1941?

On January 01, 1941 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1941?

On January 01, 1941 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1941?

1941 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Hitler signs Directive 27
  • Yugoslavian coup gets rid of pro-German Prince Paul
  • 1st navy vessel constructed as mine layer Terror launched

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What was the calendar for January 1941?

January 1941 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1941 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 1, 1941