What happened on Wednesday July 02, 1941?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1941:

• Ponary Massacre Begins SS Einsatzkommando 9 arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, initiating the Ponary massacre - a systematic genocide where up to 100,000 Jews and others were murdered over three years, with significant involvement from Lithuanian collaborators like Ypatingasis būrys.
• Nazi Mass Murder in Lvov Nazi forces conducted a mass murder operation in Lvov (Lemberg), representing another horrific instance of the Holocaust and Nazi atrocities during World War II.
• Japan's Military Mobilization The Empire of Japan calls up 1 million men for military service, signaling significant military expansion and preparation during World War II.
• Joe DiMaggio's Historic Baseball Hitting Streak Joe DiMaggio breaks Willie Keeler's 44-game baseball hitting streak, extending his remarkable record to 45 consecutive games, showcasing extraordinary batting consistency during the 1941 baseball season.
• Palestine Earthquake A significant earthquake struck Palestine, causing potential damage and disruption to local communities during a tumultuous period in the region's history.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1941

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1941

July 02, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1941 can also be written as 7/2/1941 in the US and as 2/7/1941 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1941 in July 1941 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1941:

• Twyla Tharp

  Innovative and influential American dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance with her unique style.

• Myron Scholes

  Renowned economist and Nobel laureate known for his groundbreaking work in financial economics and the Black-Scholes model.

• William Guest

  American singer-songwriter and music producer known for his contributions to the music industry.

• Wendell Mottley

  Trinidadian sprinter who later became an accomplished economist and prominent politician in Trinidad and Tobago.

• Sally Quinn

  Prominent American journalist and writer known for her work in media and social commentary.

• Tadao Tsuge

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1941:

• Antonio Cavalleri
• Ronald McLean
• George Valentin Bibescu
• Hilmar Wäckerle

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on July 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1941 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 01:40 pm and setting at 01:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 09, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jul 08, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1941

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Someone born on July 02, 1941 is:

83 years 10 months old,

or 1006 months and 12 days old,

or 4376 weeks

or 30632 days old,

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

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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

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

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