What happened on Wednesday December 17, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1941:

• Kimmel Relieved of Pacific Fleet Command Admiral Husband E. Kimmel was removed from his command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, following the devastating Pearl Harbor attack and subsequent investigations.
• Rommel's Retreat in North Africa German forces under the command of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel began a strategic retreat in North Africa, signaling a potential turning point in the desert campaign.
• Battle of Sevastopol Begins The significant naval engagement known as the Battle of Sevastopol commenced, representing a critical moment in the Eastern Front of World War II.
• Japanese Invasion of Borneo Japanese forces launched a strategic invasion of Borneo, landing at Sarawak on the north-west coast, marking a significant expansion of their Pacific theater operations during World War II.
• Japanese Invasion of Penang Island Japanese troops landed on Penang Island, further expanding their territorial control in Southeast Asia and threatening British colonial interests.
• Allied Troops Land in Portuguese Timor Dutch and Australian troops conducted a landing operation in Portuguese Timor, expanding the Allied defensive strategy in the Pacific region.
• German Submarine U-31 Sunk German submarine U-31 was sunk during World War II, contributing to the ongoing naval warfare in the Atlantic theater.
• Albania Declares War on the United States Albania officially declared war on the United States, aligning itself with the Axis powers during World War II.

Events in 1941

December 17, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1941

December 17, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1941 can also be written as 12/17/1941 in the US and as 17/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1941:

• Starletta DuPois

  Accomplished African American actress with significant contributions to theater and film, known for her versatile performances and...

• Dave Dee

  English musician and singer-songwriter, member of the popular 1960s band Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, known for their hit songs.

• Stan Mudenge

  Prominent Zimbabwean historian, politician, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs who played a significant role in Zimbabwe's political...

• André Lacrampe

  French Roman Catholic archbishop who served in the Besançon diocese, contributing to the religious leadership in the region.

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1941:

• Aldo Forzinetti
• Vezio Mezzetti
• Joseph Harvey Riley

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 05:14 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 17, 1941

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Someone born on December 17, 1941 is:

83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 27 days old,

or 4352 weeks

or 30464 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1941?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1941.

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