What happened on Wednesday July 16, 1941?

About July 16th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: During Operation Barbarossa, a significant pocket of approximately 300,000 Soviet troops surrendered to German forces in the strategic city of Smolensk, marking a devastating loss for the Soviet military in the early stages of the Eastern Front.
  • Day of the week: July 16th, 1941 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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July 16, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1941:

  • Soviet Forces Surrender in Smolensk During Operation Barbarossa, a significant pocket of approximately 300,000 Soviet troops surrendered to German forces in the strategic city of Smolensk, marking a devastating loss for the Soviet military in the early stages of the Eastern Front.
  • DiMaggio's Historic Hitting Streak Continues New York Yankees' legendary center fielder Joe DiMaggio records a hit in his 56th consecutive game, extending his historic and unbroken Major League Baseball hitting streak that remains unmatched to this day.
  • Record-Breaking Heat in Seattle Seattle, Washington experiences its highest recorded temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), an extraordinary meteorological event for the typically mild Pacific Northwest region.

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

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What day of the week was July 16, 1941?


July 16, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1941 can also be written as 7/16/1941 in the US and as 16/7/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 16, 1941?


Famous people born on July 16, 1941:

  • Desmond Dekker

    Legendary Jamaican ska and reggae musician who significantly influenced the international popularity of Jamaican music in the 1960s and...

  • Dag Solstad

    Prominent Norwegian writer known for his innovative and experimental literary works, exploring complex narrative techniques and...

  • Hans Wiegel

    Prominent Dutch politician who served as deputy prime minister and was a key figure in the Dutch political landscape during the late 20th...

  • Sir George Young

    British politician and baronet who served as secretary of state for transport, contributing to UK's transportation policy development.

  • Larry Cohen

    American film director known for his innovative and often provocative genre films in horror and thriller categories.

  • Emmanuel Dongala
  • Luciano Maiani
  • Gladys Marín
  • Kálmán Mészöly
  • Chiara Valentini

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July 16, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1941:

  • August Cesarec

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July 16, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 16, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1941 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 02:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1941.

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How old is someone born on July 16, 1941?


Someone born on July 16, 1941 is:

83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 28 days old,

or 4374 weeks

or 30618 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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