What happened on Tuesday May 13, 1941?

About May 13th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: OKW chief Wilhelm Keitel signed the Barbarossa Decree, a critical directive that would shape the brutal German military strategy in the Eastern Front during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 13th, 1941 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

More about May 13th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on May 13th, 1941.

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May 13, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1941:

  • Barbarossa Decree Signed OKW chief Wilhelm Keitel signed the Barbarossa Decree, a critical directive that would shape the brutal German military strategy in the Eastern Front during World War II.
  • Serbian Resistance Against German Occupation Begins Serbian royal officer Dragoljub 'Draža' Mihailović initiated armed resistance against German occupation troops, launching the Serbian resistance movement during World War II.
  • Trial of French Resistance Fighter Comte d'Estienne d'Orves The trial of French resistance fighter Comte d'Estienne d'Orves began, marking a significant moment in the French resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II.
  • RAF Bombing Raid on Heligoland The Royal Air Force conducted a strategic bombing raid on the German island of Heligoland, part of the ongoing aerial campaign during World War II.
  • Martin Bormann Appointed to Nazi Party Leadership Martin Bormann was named head of the Nazi Party Chancellery in Germany, consolidating his power within the Nazi administrative hierarchy.
  • Ritchie Valens - Pioneering Rock and Roll Artist Ritchie Valens, a groundbreaking rock and roll singer famous for hits like 'Donna' and 'La Bamba', was born in Pacoima, Los Angeles.
  • SS Somersby Sunk by German Submarine The British cargo ship SS Somersby was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-111 in the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the naval warfare of World War II.
  • Imca Marina - European Pop Singer Imca Marina Bijl, a notable European pop singer known for international hits like 'Viva España', 'Bella Italia', and 'Oh Brazil', emerged in the music scene.
  • Vic Ghezzi Wins PGA Championship Vic Ghezzi emerged victorious in the PGA Championship, marking a significant moment in professional golf for the year 1941.

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

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What day of the week was May 13, 1941?


May 13, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1941 can also be written as 5/13/1941 in the US and as 13/5/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 13, 1941?


Famous people born on May 13, 1941:

  • Senta Berger
    Senta Berger

    Prominent Austrian actress known for her versatile roles in European and American cinema, including the film 'Cast a Giant Shadow'.

  • Ritchie Valens
    Ritchie Valens

    After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

  • Jody Conradt

    Legendary women's basketball coach who led the University of Texas to a national championship in 1986.

  • Joe Brown

    English singer and musician.

  • Jean Daive

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May 13, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 1941:

  • Frederick Christian

    Elector of saxony (d. 1763).

  • Ōnishiki Uichirō

    The 26th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1941).

  • Nicolò Bonessa

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May 13, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 13, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 13, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 09:02 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1941.

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How old is someone born on May 13, 1941?


Someone born on May 13, 1941 is:

83 years 11 months old,

or 1007 months and 20 days old,

or 4381 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30671 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 13th 2025.

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

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

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