What happened on Tuesday March 04, 1941?

About March 4th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: A pivotal World War II operation where British and Norwegian commandos conducted a sophisticated raid on the Lofoten Islands, Norway. The mission was strategically significant, involving the destruction of critical oil production facilities, sinking of eight enemy ships, capturing two valuable Enigma machines with code books, and extracting 314 Norwegian volunteers to support the Allied war effort. The operation also resulted in capturing 285 German prisoners, demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized commando tactics.
  • Day of the week: March 4th, 1941 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about March 4th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on March 4th, 1941.

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March 04, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 04, 1941:

  • Operation Claymore: Strategic British-Norwegian Commando Raid on Lofoten Islands A pivotal World War II operation where British and Norwegian commandos conducted a sophisticated raid on the Lofoten Islands, Norway. The mission was strategically significant, involving the destruction of critical oil production facilities, sinking of eight enemy ships, capturing two valuable Enigma machines with code books, and extracting 314 Norwegian volunteers to support the Allied war effort. The operation also resulted in capturing 285 German prisoners, demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized commando tactics.
  • Hitler's Diplomatic Pressure on Yugoslavia Adolf Hitler intensifies diplomatic pressure on Yugoslavia to join the Tripartite Pact, a critical moment in the geopolitical maneuvering of World War II that would have significant implications for the Balkan region's involvement in the conflict.
  • Geuzen Resistance Fighters Sentenced In a harsh demonstration of Nazi occupation's brutality, eighteen Geuzen resistance fighters were sentenced to death in The Hague, highlighting the resistance movement's courage and the severe consequences faced by those opposing German occupation.
  • BOGUS: Discriminatory Registration of Japanese-Canadians Canadian government mandates registration of Japanese-Canadians aged 16 and older with the Mounted Police, labeling them as 'suspicious aliens' - a discriminatory policy reflecting wartime xenophobia and racial prejudice.
  • NHL Record-Breaking Goalie Performance In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Samuel LoPresti of the Chicago Blackhawks achieves an extraordinary feat by stopping 80 out of 83 shots in a hockey game against the Boston Bruins, setting a remarkable goaltending record.

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March 04, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 04, 1941?


March 04, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1941 can also be written as 3/4/1941 in the US and as 4/3/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 04, 1941?


Famous people born on March 04, 1941:

  • Adrian Lyne
    Adrian Lyne

    Renowned English film director known for provocative and visually stylish movies like 'Fatal Attraction', 'Flashdance', and '9½ Weeks'.

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March 04, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 04, 1941:

  • Ludwig Quidde

    German activist and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1858).

  • Edoardo Mascheroni

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March 04, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 04, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 04, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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March 04, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 04, 1941 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 04, 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 March 04, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 09:49 am and setting at 12:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1941.

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How old is someone born on March 04, 1941?


Someone born on March 04, 1941 is:

84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 10 days old,

or 4393 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30752 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 04, 1941?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 04, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 04, 1941.

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