What happened on Sunday March 16, 1941?

Here's what happened on March 16, 1941:

• National Gallery of Art Opens in Washington DC The National Gallery of Art was officially inaugurated in Washington, D.C., marking a significant moment in American cultural infrastructure. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presided over the opening, establishing a premier institution for art preservation and public education.
• British Call for Women in Workforce British Minister of Labour Ernest Bevin issued a call for women to fill vital jobs, reflecting the emerging wartime strategy of mobilizing female labor to support the national war effort.
• U.S. Warships Conduct Goodwill Visit to New Zealand and Australia A group of U.S. warships arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a goodwill visit, later proceeding to Sydney, Australia on March 20. This diplomatic naval mission highlighted growing military cooperation between the United States and its Pacific allies during World War II.
• Operation Appearance in British Somaliland Operation Appearance was executed to re-establish British control in British Somaliland, a strategic military operation during the early stages of World War II aimed at reasserting colonial territorial integrity.
• Shostakovich Receives Stalin Prize Renowned composer Dmitri Shostakovich was awarded the prestigious Stalin Prize, highlighting the complex relationship between artists and the Soviet political establishment during this period.
• Robert Guéï, Military Leader of Côte d'Ivoire Robert Guéï, a prominent military ruler of Côte d'Ivoire who would later play a significant role in the country's political landscape, was born on this date. He would eventually lead the country and become a notable figure in West African politics before his death in 2002.
• Deadly Blizzard in North Dakota and Minnesota A severe blizzard struck North Dakota and Minnesota, resulting in 60 fatalities. This extreme weather event underscored the harsh climatic conditions of the American Midwest during the early 1940s.
• Death of John Murray, Canadian Oceanographer John Murray, a distinguished Canadian oceanographer associated with the famous Challenger expedition, passed away at the age of 73. Murray was a significant contributor to marine science and exploration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from Mar. 16, 1941

Newspapers from Mar. 16, 1941

March 16, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 75th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1941 can also be written as 3/16/1941 in the US and as 16/3/1941 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1941 in March 1941 calendar

Famous people born on March 16, 1941:

• Bernardo Bertolucci

  Renowned Italian film director known for groundbreaking and controversial films like 'Last Tango in Paris'.

• Chuck Woolery

  Popular American television game show host known for hosting shows like 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Love Connection'.

• Mike Love

  Musician, known as a member of the iconic American rock band The Beach Boys.

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on March 16th

Famous people died on March 16, 1941:

• Angelo Barzon
• Bob Crompton
• Gaetano Tavoni
• Bortolo Castellani

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on March 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 16, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 08:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Apr 11, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on March 16, 1941

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Someone born on March 16, 1941 is:

84 years 1 month old,

or 1009 months and 28 days old,

or 4391 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30740 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 16th 2026.

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

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

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