What happened on Tuesday December 16, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1941:

• Establishment of Brześć Ghetto The Nazis established the Brześć Ghetto in occupied Poland, a tragic event representing the systematic persecution and segregation of Jewish populations during the Holocaust.
• Hitler's Order of Fanatical Resistance Adolf Hitler issued a critical order to German troops on the Eastern Front, demanding 'fanatical resistance' and prohibiting any retreat around Moscow, a command that would have significant implications for the German military strategy.
• Commissioning of Battleship Yamato The Japanese battleship Yamato, one of the largest and most powerful battleships in history, was officially commissioned, representing a significant milestone in naval military technology and Japanese naval power.
• Czechoslovak Government-in-Exile Declares War The Czechoslovak government-in-exile formally entered World War II, declaring war on Germany, Italy, and Japan, aligning themselves with the Allied powers and symbolizing the resistance against Axis aggression.
• Japanese Invasion of Borneo Begins Japanese forces initiated military operations in Borneo, launching a significant campaign that would dramatically alter the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia during World War II.
• Japanese Occupation of Sarawak On December 16, 1941, Japanese forces successfully occupied the region of Sarawak in Southeast Asia, marking a significant expansion of their military campaign during World War II. The strategic occupation was part of Japan's broader imperial ambitions in the Pacific theater.
• Axis Forces Retreat in North Africa Axis forces began withdrawing to El Agheila, executing a strategic retreat that outpaced the British 4th Armoured Brigade's attempts to outflank them, demonstrating complex military maneuvers in the North African campaign.
• Battle of Gurun Concludes The Battle of Gurun ended with a decisive Japanese victory, demonstrating the Imperial Japanese Army's military prowess and strategic capabilities during the early stages of World War II in the Pacific.
• Accidental Sinking of German Submarine German submarine U-557 was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Italian torpedo boat Orione west of Crete, highlighting the potential for friendly fire and navigational errors during wartime naval operations.

Events in 1941

December 16, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1941

December 16, 1941 was a Tuesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1941 can also be written as 12/16/1941 in the US and as 16/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1941:

• Lesley Stahl

  Prominent American broadcast journalist known for her long-standing role on CBS' '60 Minutes' and as a respected White House correspondent.

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1941:

• Alain Gerbault
• I duca di Grazzano Visconti Giuseppe Visconti di Modrone

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:46 am and setting at 04:15 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 16, 1941

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Someone born on December 16, 1941 is:

83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 28 days old,

or 4352 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30465 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1941?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 16, 1941.

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