What happened on Wednesday February 26, 1941?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1941:

• German Submarine U-47 Sinks Convoy Ships German submarine U-47 attacked convoy OB-290 northwest of Ireland, sinking four ships. Subsequently, five Fw 200 patrol bombers from I/KG.40 joined the attack and sank seven additional steamers from the same convoy.
• February Strike in the Netherlands The February Strike began in the Netherlands as a widespread protest against the Nazi occupiers' anti-Jewish measures, representing a significant act of civilian resistance during World War II.
• Franco's Delayed Response to Hitler Spanish dictator Francisco Franco finally responded to Hitler's three-week-old letter, expressing support for the Axis powers while simultaneously making extravagant demands regarding Spain's potential entry into World War II.
• Utrecht and Zaandam Protest Nazi Jewish Raids Citizens of Utrecht and Zaandam in the Netherlands staged a protest against Nazi raids targeting Jewish residents, demonstrating local resistance to German occupation.
• Vichy France Mandates Religious Education The Vichy French government implemented a policy making religious education compulsory in schools, reflecting the regime's conservative and religious orientation during World War II.
• Boxing Match Ends in Double Knockout A professional boxing match concluded with both fighters being unable to continue, resulting in the referee declaring a rare double knockout.
• Keith Thomson Cricket Player Profile Keith Thomson was a New Zealand cricket player who participated in two Test matches against India in 1968, representing his national team.
• Cowboys' Amateur Association Established The Cowboys' Amateur Association of America was officially organized in California, promoting amateur rodeo and western sporting activities.

Events in 1941

February 26, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1941

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1941

February 26, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1941 can also be written as 2/26/1941 in the US and as 26/2/1941 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1941 in February 1941 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1941:

• Tony Ray-Jones

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Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1941:

• Marco Calderini
• Ferdinando Nunziante di San Ferdinando

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on February 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1941 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:40 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1941

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Someone born on February 26, 1941 is:

84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 18 days old,

or 4394 weeks

or 30758 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1941?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 26, 1941.

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