What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1941?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1941:

• Soviet Forces Enter Tehran During the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran, Soviet military forces entered Tehran on September 17, 1941, marking a significant strategic operation in the Middle Eastern theater of World War II. This invasion was part of the Allied powers' efforts to secure Iranian oil resources and prevent German influence in the region.
• Soviet Military Training Decree during World War II On September 17, 1941, the Soviet State Committee of Defense issued a critical decree restoring compulsory military training (Vsevobuch) in response to the ongoing Great Patriotic War. This measure was designed to rapidly mobilize and prepare the civilian population for military service during the intense conflict with Nazi Germany.
• Anglo-Soviet Joint Occupation of Iran On September 17, 1941, the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran concluded with Great Britain and the Soviet Union establishing a joint occupation of the country. This geopolitical maneuver was crucial in preventing potential Axis powers' expansion and securing strategic territorial control.
• German Army Leadership Change Erich von Manstein assumed command of the German 11th Army on September 17, 1941, following the death of Eugen Ritter von Schobert. This leadership transition occurred during the critical phase of Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
• Nazi Regime Propaganda and Food Regulations Two notable events occurred on September 17, 1941: listening to foreign radio in the German Reich became punishable by death, demonstrating the Nazi regime's strict control of information. Simultaneously, the British government mandated potato sales at 1 penny to encourage increased consumption, reflecting wartime food management strategies.
• Birth of Bob Matsui Bob Matsui, a notable American politician, was born in Sacramento, California on September 17, 1941. He would later become a significant congressional representative and an important voice for Japanese American civil rights.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1941

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1941

September 17, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1941 can also be written as 9/17/1941 in the US and as 17/9/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 17, 1941:

• Bob Matsui

  American congressman from California who served from 1979 until his death in 2005, known for his advocacy of Japanese American rights and...

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1941:

• Alexandru Ioanițiu
• Fred Karno

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on September 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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September 17, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:38 am and setting at 05:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1941.

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Someone born on September 17, 1941 is:

83 years 7 months old,

or 1003 months and 16 days old,

or 4363 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30544 days old,

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

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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