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see horoscope and birth chart for February 16, 1941What happened on Sunday February 16, 1941?
About February 16th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: Large-scale surrenders commence at Beda Fomm after Italian attempts to break through are futile. Ultimately, approximately 25,000 Italian soldiers surrender, along with 200 guns and 120 tanks, marking a significant Allied victory in North Africa during World War II.
- Day of the week: February 16th, 1941 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento
More about February 16th, 1941? See below for more news and curiosities on February 16th, 1941.
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February 16, 1941: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 1941:
- Mass Italian Surrender at Beda Fomm Large-scale surrenders commence at Beda Fomm after Italian attempts to break through are futile. Ultimately, approximately 25,000 Italian soldiers surrender, along with 200 guns and 120 tanks, marking a significant Allied victory in North Africa during World War II.
- British Armored Units Advance in Cyrenaica The first British armored units, including armored cars and light tanks, reach the coast road near Beda Fomm after driving across Cyrenaica. They engage retreating Italian columns, capturing approximately 5,000 men. Heavier tank units are rapidly following their advance.
- Battle of Keren Begins British forces initiate an attack on strong Italian positions around Keren, where approximately 30,000 Italian troops are stationed. In the first phase of the battle, the 11th Indian Brigade successfully captures Cameron Ridge but is subsequently pushed back by Italian counterattacks.
- Australian Forces Capture Benghazi Australian units pursue the retreating Italian forces and take control of Benghazi. The Italians are in full retreat along the coast road to Beda Fomm, making desperate attacks on the British blocking force, which repulses these attacks with significant Italian losses.
- Birth of Kim Jong-il Kim Jong-il, future leader of North Korea, is born. He would later become a significant political figure known for his authoritarian leadership and controversial policies.
- RAF Psychological Warfare Operation Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft conduct a leaflet-dropping mission over Cracow and Katowice in southern Poland during the night of February 15-16, 1941. This psychological warfare tactic was aimed at spreading information and potentially undermining Axis morale during World War II.
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What day of the week was February 16, 1941?
February 16, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 47th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 1941 can also be written as 2/16/1941 in the US and as 16/2/1941 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 16, 1941?
Famous people born on February 16, 1941:
- Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il was the Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011, known for his authoritarian leadership, isolationist policies, and...
February 16, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 16, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 16, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 1941 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:02 pm and setting at 10:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1941.
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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1941
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Someone born on February 16, 1941 is:
84 years 2 months old,
or 1010 months and 7 days old,
or 4392 weeks and 3 days old,
or 30747 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1941?
There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1941?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 16, 1941.
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