What happened on Saturday January 11, 1941?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1941:

• Hitler's Mediterranean Directive Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 22, outlining German strategic support for military operations in the Mediterranean Area during World War II.
• Greeks Capture Klisura Pass Greek forces successfully captured the strategic Klisura Pass during the Greco-Italian War, marking a significant military achievement.
• HMS Southampton Sunk off Malta The light cruiser HMS Southampton (83) was sunk off the coast of Malta during World War II, representing a significant naval loss for the British Royal Navy.
• Operation Excess Completed Successfully The British military completed Operation Excess, successfully convoying all freighters to their intended destinations, demonstrating naval logistical capabilities during World War II.
• Devastating Earthquake in Saudi Arabia A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Jazan Province in Saudi Arabia, resulting in approximately 1,200 fatalities, making it a significant natural disaster.
• Princess Irene Brigade Established The Princess Irene Brigade was established in Congleton, likely as part of World War II military preparations.
• Death of Chess Champion Emanuel Lasker Emanuel Lasker, a renowned German-born chess champion, passed away in New York City during a match against Frank Marshall, marking the end of a significant era in chess history.
• GTrson - Brazilian Football Player GTrson, a Brazilian football player, was active during the early 1940s.

Events in 1941

January 11, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1941

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1941

January 11, 1941 was a Saturday and it was the 11th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1941 can also be written as 1/11/1941 in the US and as 11/1/1941 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1941 in January 1941 calendar

Famous people born on January 11, 1941:

• Gérson

  Legendary Brazilian footballer known for his exceptional skills and pivotal role in Brazil's 1970 World Cup victory, widely considered one...

• Barry Flanagan

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on January 11th

Famous people died on January 11, 1941:

• Emanuel Lasker

  German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher (d. 1941).

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on January 11th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 11, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 06:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 1941

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Someone born on January 11, 1941 is:

84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 12 days old,

or 4397 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30783 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1941?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 11, 1941.

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