What happened on Saturday October 04, 1941?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1941:

• First Allied Jet Engine Arrives in the United States A groundbreaking moment in military technology occurred when the first jet engine built by the Allies was transported from England to Boston, Massachusetts, to be modified for mass production by General Electric (GE), signaling a major advancement in aerospace engineering during World War II.
• German Occupiers Threaten Norwegian Population Nazi occupiers in Norway issued a severe warning to the local population, threatening starvation if anti-Nazi resistance and unrest continued, highlighting the brutal tactics of German occupation during World War II.
• German Submarine U-111 Sunk During World War II, the German submarine U-111 was successfully sunk southwest of Tenerife by depth charges launched from the British Royal Navy trawler HMS Lady Shirley, contributing to the Allied naval campaign against German U-boats.
• New Zealand Introduces Free Medical Care The New Zealand Parliament passed a landmark bill guaranteeing free medical care for all citizens, representing a progressive step in social welfare and healthcare policy.
• Norman Rockwell's Willie Gillis Character Debuts Norman Rockwell introduced his iconic Willie Gillis character on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post, marking a significant moment in American illustration and wartime cultural representation.
• German Submarines Commissioned The German Navy commissioned two submarines, U-159 and U-252, further expanding their naval capabilities during World War II's submarine warfare campaign.
• Freddy Martin Orchestra Tops Charts The "Piano Concerto in B Flat" by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra reached #1 on the music charts, reflecting the popular musical trends of the early 1940s.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1941

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1941

October 04, 1941 was a Saturday and it was the 277th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1941 can also be written as 10/4/1941 in the US and as 4/10/1941 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1941 in October 1941 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1941:

• Anne Rice

  Renowned American novelist best known for her gothic and vampire fiction, particularly 'Interview with the Vampire'.

• Chubby Checker

  Famous musician known for popularizing the dance move 'The Twist' in the early 1960s.

• Elizabeth Eckford
• Robert Wilson
• Karen Cushman

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on October 4th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 06:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1941

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Someone born on October 04, 1941 is:

83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 10 days old,

or 4362 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30538 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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