What happened on Wednesday January 01, 1941?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1941:

• US Commits to Merchant Ship Construction for World War II The United States government commits to constructing approximately 200 merchant ships to support the Allied war effort in the Atlantic. This massive shipbuilding initiative was crucial in maintaining supply lines and supporting military logistics during World War II.
• General Zhukov Appointed to Soviet General Staff Georgy Zhukov, a prominent Soviet military commander, is appointed as the chief of the Soviet General Staff. This appointment would prove crucial during World War II, as Zhukov would become one of the most successful military strategists in the conflict.
• Lorne Greene Becomes CBC's First National News Announcer Lorne Greene is appointed as the first announcer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) new national news service. During World War II, his distinctive voice in nightly wartime broadcasts earns him the memorable nickname 'The Voice of Doom', symbolizing the serious and somber tone of news during the conflict.
• Netherlands Implements Wage Taxation The Netherlands introduces a new wage taxation system, a significant fiscal policy change that would help fund government operations and potentially support wartime economic needs.
• Thailand Reforms Solar Calendar Thai Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram decrees January 1 as the official start of the Thai solar calendar new year. This change means the previous year, which began on April 1, was shortened to just 9 months, marking a significant administrative and cultural reform.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1941

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 01, 1941:

• Martin Evans

  Renowned British geneticist who made significant contributions to understanding genetic mechanisms and embryonic stem cell research.

• Sir Martin J. Evans

  Prize laureate for their discoveries of principles for introducing specific gene modifications in mice by the use of embryonic stem cells.

• Asrani

  Prominent Indian character actor known for comedic roles in Bollywood films during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Eva Ras

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1941:

• Guido Balsamo Stella

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on January 1st

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1941

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Someone born on January 01, 1941 is:

84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 22 days old,

or 4399 weeks

or 30793 days old,

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

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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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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