What happened on Monday December 15, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1941:

• Holocaust Atrocity in Ukraine German Nazi troops commit a massive war crime by murdering over 15,000 Jews at Drobytsky Yar, a ravine located southeast of Kharkiv, Ukraine. This event represents one of the many horrific mass killings during the Holocaust's Eastern Front campaign.
• First US Submarine Victory in Pacific The USS Swordfish becomes the first United States submarine to successfully sink a Japanese ship during World War II, marking a significant early naval engagement in the Pacific Theater.
• Labor Union War Effort Commitment The American Federation of Labor adopts a critical no-strike policy for war industries, demonstrating organized labor's commitment to supporting the United States' World War II military efforts.
• North African Campaign Assault Allied forces launch an assault on the Italian Gazala Line in North Africa, representing another strategic military engagement in the complex North African campaign of World War II.
• Dutch Resource Restrictions Under German occupation, Holland implements strict restrictions on gas and electrical usage, reflecting the severe resource management during World War II.
• German Submarine Loss German submarine U-127 is sunk in the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the ongoing naval warfare during World War II.
• Nazi Deportation and Leadership Incident Germans transfer 100 Czechoslovakian citizens, and notably, Heinrich Himmler experiences a fainting episode, potentially indicating stress or health issues within the Nazi leadership.

Events in 1941

December 15, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 15, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1941

December 15, 1941 was a Monday and it was the 349th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1941 can also be written as 12/15/1941 in the US and as 15/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1941:

• Ellen Willis

  Ellen Willis was a prominent American music critic, journalist, and feminist activist who significantly influenced cultural and political...

• Philippe Auberger

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1941:

• Leon Sperling

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1941 was This Is No Laughing Matter by Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - This Is No Laughing Matter
2. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - (There'll be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 03:21 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 15, 1941

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Someone born on December 15, 1941 is:

83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 29 days old,

or 4352 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30466 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1941?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 15, 1941.

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