What happened on Sunday February 09, 1941?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1941:

• Churchill's Rallying Call to America In a powerful worldwide broadcast, Winston Churchill directly appealed to the United States to support Britain's war effort by sending arms, famously declaring, 'Give us the tools, and we will finish the job.'
• First Intravenous Penicillin Treatment Reserve Constable Albert Alexander became the first person treated with intravenous penicillin at the Radcliffe Infirmary. Despite initial positive reactions, insufficient drug supply prevented complete recovery, highlighting the early challenges in antibiotic treatment.
• British Advance in North Africa British troops captured the strategic location of El Agheila during World War II, marking a significant moment in the North African campaign against Axis forces.
• Rommel Arrives in Tripoli German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, known as the 'Desert Fox', arrived in Tripoli, signaling the intensification of Axis military operations in North Africa.
• Nazi Resistance in Amsterdam The Alcazar cafe in Amsterdam demonstrated moral courage by refusing to display Nazi-mandated anti-Jewish signage, resulting in its destruction by Nazi collaborators. This event symbolizes small acts of resistance against discriminatory policies.
• Vichy France Leadership Change François Darlan became vice-president of the Council of Vichy France, a significant political development in the collaborationist French government during World War II.
• Bombing of Genoa Cathedral During World War II, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa, Italy, was targeted in an aerial bombing. Fortunately, the bomb failed to detonate, potentially preserving this historic religious landmark.
• Sheila Kuehl Born Sheila Kuehl, an American actress who later became a prominent politician, was born on this date. She would go on to become the first openly gay person elected to the California State Legislature.

Events in 1941

February 09, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1941

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1941

February 09, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 40th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1941 can also be written as 2/9/1941 in the US and as 9/2/1941 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1941 in February 1941 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1941:

• Kermit Gosnell

  Infamous American abortion doctor convicted of multiple murders and running an illegal abortion clinic with horrific medical practices.

• Sheila Kuehl

  Pioneering California politician and the first openly gay person elected to the California State Legislature, known for her advocacy in LGBT...

• Marianna Hill
• Little Tony
• Sheila James Kuehl

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1941:

• Elizabeth von Arnim
• Gaudenzio Manuelli
• Bruno Ziener

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on February 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 09, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 February 09, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 05:38 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1941

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Someone born on February 09, 1941 is:

84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 5 days old,

or 4396 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30775 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1941?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 09, 1941.

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