What happened on Thursday April 24, 1941?

About April 24th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Kingdom initiates Operation Demon, beginning the strategic evacuation of Allied forces from Greece in the face of German invasion.
  • Day of the week: April 24th, 1941 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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April 24, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1941:

  • Operation Demon: British Evacuation from Greece The United Kingdom initiates Operation Demon, beginning the strategic evacuation of Allied forces from Greece in the face of German invasion.
  • Allied Forces Evacuate Greece British and Australian forces conduct a coordinated evacuation from Greece, retreating to Crete and Egypt to regroup and continue resistance against Axis powers.
  • Greece Surrenders to Germany in World War II The Greek government officially surrenders to Nazi German forces during World War II, marking a significant moment in the Axis powers' expansion in Europe.
  • Plymouth Luftwaffe Bombing Plymouth endures its third consecutive night of heavy bombing by the German Luftwaffe, experiencing significant destruction during the Blitz.
  • Prince Bernhard Joins Royal Air Force Dutch Prince Bernhard becomes a pilot in the British Royal Air Force, demonstrating solidarity against Nazi Germany during World War II.
  • John Williams Birth in Melbourne John Williams, the renowned guitarist and composer who would later win an Academy Award, is born in Melbourne, Australia.

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April 24, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 24, 1941?


April 24, 1941 was a Thursday and it was the 114th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1941 can also be written as 4/24/1941 in the US and as 24/4/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 24, 1941?


Famous people born on April 24, 1941:

  • Richard Holbrooke

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  • Ray Tomlinson

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April 24, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1941:

  • Karin Boye

    Karin Boye was a prominent Swedish modernist poet and novelist, best known for her dystopian novel 'Kallocain', which critically explores...

  • Ugo Fiorelli
  • Sisowath Monivong
  • Lawrence Whitney

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April 24, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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April 24, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1941 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:15 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on April 24, 1941?


Someone born on April 24, 1941 is:

84 years and 6 days old,

or 1008 months and 6 days old,

or 4383 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30687 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1941?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 24, 1941.

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