What happened on Saturday December 13, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1941:

• Sinking of British Aircraft Carrier Ark Royal German submarine U-81 successfully torpedoes and sinks the British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in the Mediterranean Sea, marking a significant naval loss for the British Royal Navy during World War II.
• Battle of Cape Bon A significant naval engagement where Allied forces sink two Italian cruisers, Alberico da Barbiano and Alberto di Giussano, off Cape Bon, Tunisia, without suffering any losses themselves.
• Battle of Jitra A decisive Japanese victory during the Malayan Campaign, demonstrating the Japanese military's strategic prowess and advancing their territorial control in Southeast Asia.
• Hungary and Romania Declare War on the United States As part of the Axis alliance, both Hungary and Romania formally declare war on the United States, further escalating World War II's global dimensions.
• Nazi Suppression in the Netherlands German occupiers prohibit the National Front and Netherlands Union, further tightening their control over Dutch civil society and political organizations during World War II.
• Allied Attack on Gazala Line New Zealand and Indian troops attempt to attack the Gazala Line in Libya but are effectively halted by German tank units, showcasing the German military's defensive capabilities.
• Bulgaria Enters World War II Bulgaria officially declares war on Great Britain and the United States, aligning itself with the Axis powers and expanding the global conflict.
• Lawine Disaster in Peru A catastrophic landslide or avalanche in Haaraz, Peru, results in approximately 3,000 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the region's history.
• Sweden's Extreme Cold Temperature Record A record-breaking low temperature of -53°C is recorded in a village within the Vilhelmina Municipality, highlighting Sweden's harsh winter conditions.

Events in 1941

December 13, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1941

December 13, 1941 was a Saturday and it was the 347th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1941 can also be written as 12/13/1941 in the US and as 13/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1941:

• John Davidson

  Versatile American entertainer known for hosting variety shows, TV programs like 'Kraft Music Hall', and acting in films such as 'The...

• Catherine Tasca

  Prominent French politician who served as Minister of Culture from 2000 to 2002 and is a vice-president of the French Senate, representing...

• John Davidson (entertainer)
• Jean Roatta
• Michael R Deland

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1941:

• Konrad von Cochenhausen
• Nicola Daspuro
• Giorgio Rodocanacchi
• Antonino Toscano

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 13th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 01:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 1941

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Someone born on December 13, 1941 is:

83 years 5 months old,

or 1001 months and 1 day old,

or 4352 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30468 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1941?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 13, 1941.

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