What happened on Tuesday May 13, 1941?

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.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from May. 13, 1941

Newspapers from 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.

May 13, 1941 in May 1941 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1941:

• Senta Berger

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

• 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

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on May 13th

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

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on May 13th

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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1941

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Someone born on May 13, 1941 is:

84 years and 11 days old,

or 1008 months and 11 days old,

or 4384 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30692 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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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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