What happened on Friday December 19, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1941:

• Hitler Takes Command of German Army On December 19, 1941, Adolf Hitler assumed complete control of the German Army, marking a significant shift in military leadership during World War II. By taking personal command, Hitler effectively centralized military decision-making and removed General Walther von Brauchitsch from his position as Commander-in-Chief.
• Italian Navy Raid on Alexandria Harbour In a daring naval operation on December 19, 1941, Italian Navy divers from the Decima Flottiglia MAS conducted a strategic raid on Alexandria harbour. Using limpet mines and manned torpedoes, they successfully damaged two critical Royal Navy battleships: HMS Valiant and HMS Queen Elizabeth, significantly impacting British naval capabilities in the Mediterranean theatre.
• US Office of Censorship Established The United States government created the Office of Censorship on December 19, 1941, in response to the recent entry into World War II. This agency was tasked with controlling and managing information related to the war effort, ensuring that sensitive military and strategic details were not inadvertently disclosed to potential enemies.
• Japanese Invasion of Davao The Japanese military launched its invasion of Davao, a major city in the Philippines, on December 19, 1941. This invasion was part of Japan's broader strategic campaign to expand its territorial control in Southeast Asia during the early stages of World War II.
• Nicaragua Declares War On December 19, 1941, Nicaragua officially declared war on Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania, aligning itself with the Allied powers during World War II. This declaration was part of the broader global conflict that was rapidly expanding across multiple continents.

Events in 1941

December 19, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1941

December 19, 1941 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1941 can also be written as 12/19/1941 in the US and as 19/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1941:

• Maurice White

  Legendary musician and founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, a groundbreaking R&B and funk band that revolutionized popular music in the 1970s.

• Lee Myung-bak

  Prominent South Korean politician who served as the 10th President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013.

• Simona Marchini

  Italian actress and comedian known for her versatile performances in television and theater.

• Myung-bak Lee

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1941:

• Elsie Clews Parsons
• John Robert Osborn

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1941 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:06 am and setting at 07:25 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 19, 1941

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Someone born on December 19, 1941 is:

83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 25 days old,

or 4351 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30462 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1941?

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 19, 1941.

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