What happened on Wednesday October 15, 1941?

About October 15th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: Nazi SS-Brigadier General Walter Stahlecker submits a chilling report to the Reich Security Main Office documenting the murder of 118,000 unarmed Jewish civilians during the Soviet invasion, providing bureaucratic evidence of the Holocaust's systematic nature.
  • Day of the week: October 15th, 1941 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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October 15, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1941:

  • Stahlecker's Genocide Report Nazi SS-Brigadier General Walter Stahlecker submits a chilling report to the Reich Security Main Office documenting the murder of 118,000 unarmed Jewish civilians during the Soviet invasion, providing bureaucratic evidence of the Holocaust's systematic nature.
  • Expanded Jewish Deportation Comprehensive deportation of Jewish populations from Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia to Eastern Europe, part of the Nazi regime's systematic 'resettlement' plan that was a euphemism for forced labor and eventual extermination.
  • Mass Deportation of German Jews First mass deportation of German Jews to Eastern Europe, marking a significant escalation of Nazi persecution and the Holocaust. Jewish populations were forcibly removed from their homes and transported to labor and extermination camps in Eastern European territories.
  • Nazi Decree on Jewish Movement Nazi occupation authorities issue a deadly decree stating that Jews caught outside Polish Ghetto walls would be immediately executed, further restricting movement and increasing the systematic persecution of Jewish populations.
  • Tojo Regime Established in Japan Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan, consolidating military control and setting the stage for Japan's aggressive expansionist policies during World War II. This regime would play a crucial role in the Pacific Theater of the war.
  • First P-38E Lightning Produced Lockheed begins production of the first P-38E Lightning fighter, a significant advanced fighter aircraft that would play a crucial role in multiple theaters of World War II, known for its distinctive twin-boom design.
  • HMS Torbay Bombards Libyan Port The British submarine HMS Torbay (N79) conducts a naval bombardment of the Libyan port of Apollonia, contributing to Allied naval operations in the Mediterranean during World War II.

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 1941?


October 15, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 288th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1941 can also be written as 10/15/1941 in the US and as 15/10/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 15, 1941?


Famous people born on October 15, 1941:

  • Heide Keller

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October 15, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1941:

  • Louis Brandeis
  • Alessandro Passaleva
  • Władysław Abraham

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October 15, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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October 15, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 03:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1941.

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How old is someone born on October 15, 1941?


Someone born on October 15, 1941 is:

83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 20 days old,

or 4359 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30518 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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