What happened on Friday October 10, 1941?

About October 10th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: Renowned Soviet military commander Georgy Zhukov was summoned from Leningrad to Moscow to take strategic command of the capital's defense during the critical phase of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II.
  • Day of the week: October 10th, 1941 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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October 10, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 1941:

  • Zhukov Called to Defend Moscow Renowned Soviet military commander Georgy Zhukov was summoned from Leningrad to Moscow to take strategic command of the capital's defense during the critical phase of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in World War II.
  • German U-boat Attacks US Destroyer Kearney During World War II, a German U-boat launched a torpedo attack on the USS Kearney, an American destroyer, marking an escalation of naval hostilities between Germany and the United States before the official US entry into the war.
  • Hitler Reorganizes Arctic Military Forces Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 37, strategically reorganizing German military forces in the Arctic region as part of the broader World War II military campaign strategy.

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October 10, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 10, 1941?


October 10, 1941 was a Friday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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Who was born on October 10, 1941?


Famous people born on October 10, 1941:

  • Peter Coyote
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    Renowned American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in numerous films and documentaries, including significant work in...

  • Ken Saro-Wiwa

    Nigerian writer and environmental activist who was executed for his advocacy against environmental destruction by oil companies in the Niger...

  • Laurence Henry Tribe in Shanghai

    Harvard Law School professor renowned for his expertise in constitutional law and influential legal scholarship.

  • Brian Lamb

    Founder of C-SPAN, a pioneering cable network providing unedited coverage of government proceedings and public affairs.

  • Trent Lott

    Prominent Republican politician who served as Senate Majority Leader and was a significant figure in U.S.

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October 10, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 10, 1941:

  • Leon Wetmański

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October 10, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th 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 10, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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October 10, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 10, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1941.

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How old is someone born on October 10, 1941?


Someone born on October 10, 1941 is:

83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 24 days old,

or 4364 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1941?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 10, 1941.

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