What happened on Tuesday December 02, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1941:

• Japanese Fleet Departs for Pearl Harbor Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto sends the Japanese naval task force towards Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, initiating the preparations for the surprise attack that would draw the United States into World War II.
• Japanese Attack Order Transmitted The coded message 'Climb Mount Niitaka' is transmitted to the Japanese task force, signaling that diplomatic negotiations have failed and the planned attack on Pearl Harbor is to proceed.
• Roosevelt Seeks Explanation from Japan President Roosevelt formally requests an explanation from Japan regarding the excessive troop concentrations in French Indochina, which exceed the previously agreed 25,000-troop limit.
• U.S. Intercepts Japanese Embassy Orders U.S. 'Magic' cryptologists successfully intercept Japanese orders instructing the embassy in Washington to destroy their communication codes, indicating imminent potential conflict.
• Hitler Issues Mediterranean Directive Adolf Hitler issues Directive No. 38, ordering reinforcement of the Luftwaffe's presence in the Mediterranean theater of World War II.
• Moscow Defence Zone Established The Red Army establishes the Moscow Defence Zone, preparing defensive positions to protect the Soviet capital from potential German invasion.
• Battle of Hanko Concludes The Battle of Hanko ends with a Finnish victory, marking a significant moment in the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union.
• Mel Ott Named Giants Manager The New York Giants baseball team appoints Mel Ott as their new player-manager, replacing Bill Terry and marking a significant transition for the franchise.
• Large Roller-Skating Rink Opens The largest roller-skating rink outside of New York City opens in Peekskill, New York, offering a new entertainment venue for local residents.

Events in 1941

December 02, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1941

December 02, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1941 can also be written as 12/2/1941 in the US and as 2/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1941:

• Paul C W Chu in China physicist

  Renowned Chinese physicist famous for groundbreaking research in superconductivity, significantly advancing materials science.

• Tom McGuinness

  Accomplished English musician, guitarist, songwriter, and music producer with significant contributions to the music industry.

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1941:

• Edward Rydz-Śmigły

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1941 was Blues in the Night by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Blues in the Night
2. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - By-U By-O (The Lou'siana Lullaby)
3. Bing Crosby - Shepherd Serenade

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 06:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1941

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Someone born on December 02, 1941 is:

83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 12 days old,

or 4354 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1941?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 02, 1941.

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