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see horoscope and birth chart for December 07, 1941What happened on Sunday, December 7, 1941?
About December 7th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event led to significant losses for the U.S. and prompted its entry into World War II.
- Day of the week: December 7th, 1941 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Blues in the Night by Woody Herman & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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- December 07, 1941: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 07, 1941?
- Who was born on December 07, 1941?
- December 07, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
- December 07, 1941: Number 1 song on that day
- December 07, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 07, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 07, 1941?
- Back in 1941
December 07, 1941: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 07, 1941:
- Attack on Pearl Harbor On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event led to significant losses for the U.S. and prompted its entry into World War II. source: archives.gov
- USS Arizona destruction On December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona was sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, resulting in the loss of over 1,100 crew members. This event became a symbol of American sacrifice and resilience during World War II. source: britannica.com
- Roosevelt's 'Infamy' speech On December 7, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous 'Infamy' speech to Congress, following the attack on Pearl Harbor. In this address, he called for a declaration of war against Japan, marking the United States' entry into World War II. source: archives.gov
- Japanese Expansionist Attacks Japan launched simultaneous attacks on multiple locations including the Philippines, Wake Island, Guam, Malaya, Thailand, and Shanghai. Concurrently, Japan declared war on the United States and Great Britain, dramatically expanding the scope of World War II.
- Chelmno Extermination Camp Opens The Nazi German extermination camp Chelmno began operations in occupied Poland. Between December 1941 and January 1945, at least 153,000 people were systematically murdered at this horrific facility.
- Nacht und Nebel Decree The Nazi regime implemented the 'Nacht und Nebel' (Night and Fog) Decree, which resulted in resistance fighters being sent to concentration camps, further intensifying the Nazi's brutal suppression of opposition.
December 07, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1941
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December 07, 1941: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Brooklyn Dodgers - New York Giants : 21 - 7
- Chicago Bears - Chicago Cardinals : 34 - 24
- Philadelphia Eagles - Washington Redskins : 14 - 20
What day of the week was December 07, 1941?
December 07, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 341st day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 07, 1941 can also be written as 12/7/1941 in the US and as 7/12/1941 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 07, 1941?
Famous people born on December 07, 1941:
![Melba Pattillo Beals]()
Melba Pattillo BealsOne of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957,...
![Bruce Nauman]()
Bruce NaumanInfluential contemporary American artist known for his groundbreaking work in sculpture, video art, and performance.
December 07, 1941: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 07, 1941:
![Robert R. Scott]()
Robert R. ScottAmerican sailor (b. 1915).
![Julius Ellsberry]()
Julius EllsberryAmerican sailor (b. 1921).
![Frederick Curtice Davis]()
Frederick Curtice DavisAmerican sailor (b. 1915).
![Mervyn S. Bennion]()
Mervyn S. BennionAmerican captain (b. 1887).
![Peter Tomich]()
Peter TomichAmerican sailor (b. 1893).
![Eldon P. Wyman]()
Eldon P. WymanAmerican sailor (b. 1917).
![Franklin Van Valkenburgh]()
Franklin Van ValkenburghAmerican captain (b. 1888).
![Robert Uhlmann]()
Robert UhlmannAmerican sailor (b. 1919).
![Aloysius Schmitt]()
Aloysius SchmittAmerican priest and sailor (b. 1909).
![Thomas James Reeves]()
Thomas James ReevesAmerican sailor (b. 1895).
![Herbert Hugo Menges]()
Herbert Hugo MengesAmerican sailor (b. 1917).
![Robert Lawrence Leopold]()
Robert Lawrence LeopoldAmerican sailor (b. 1916).
![Isaac C. Kidd]()
Isaac C. KiddAmerican admiral (b. 1884).
![Herbert C. Jones]()
Herbert C. JonesAmerican sailor (b. 1918).
![Ralph Hollis]()
Ralph HollisAmerican sailor (b. 1906).
![Edwin J. Hill]()
Edwin J. HillAmerican sailor (b. 1894).
![John C. England]()
John C. EnglandAmerican sailor (b. 1920).
![Vitige Tirelli]()
Vitige Tirelli
December 07, 1941: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 07, 1941 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 07, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 07, 1941 was Blues in the Night by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
- Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Blues in the Night
- Woody Herman & His Orchestra - By-U By-O (The Lou'siana Lullaby)
- Bing Crosby - Shepherd Serenade
December 07, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 7th 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 07, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 07, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 07, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 07, 1941 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 07, 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 07, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 10:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1942.
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Someone born on December 07, 1941 is:
84 years 7 months old,
or 1015 months and 28 days old,
or 4417 weeks and 2 days old,
or 30921 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 07, 1941?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 7th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 07, 1941?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 07, 1941.
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Why 1941 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 7, 1941, a 1941 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 7, 1941 includes Attack on Pearl Harbor, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 7, 1941 included “Blues in the Night” by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 7, 1941 included Sergeant York, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 7, 1941 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Melba Pattillo Beals, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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