What happened on Monday April 28, 1941?

About April 28th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Ustaše, a Croatian fascist movement, committed a horrific massacre of nearly 200 Serbs in the village of Gudovac, marking the beginning of their systematic genocidal campaign against Serbs in the Independent State of Croatia during World War II.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 1941 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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April 28, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1941:

  • Ustaše Massacre in Gudovac The Ustaše, a Croatian fascist movement, committed a horrific massacre of nearly 200 Serbs in the village of Gudovac, marking the beginning of their systematic genocidal campaign against Serbs in the Independent State of Croatia during World War II.
  • British Surrender in Greece The last British troops in Greece surrender to Axis forces, signaling the complete defeat of Allied forces in the Greek campaign during World War II and marking a significant strategic loss for the British military.
  • K. Barry Sharpless Birth K. Barry Sharpless, a renowned American chemist who would later become a Nobel Prize laureate, is born. He is known for his groundbreaking work in chirally catalyzed oxidation reactions.
  • Lindbergh Resigns from Army Air Corps Reserve Charles Lindbergh resigns his commission in the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve following public criticism from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, reflecting the growing tensions surrounding his isolationist views during the early stages of World War II.
  • US Freezes Greek Nationals' Assets The United States government freezes all assets of Greek nationals on this date, a significant economic measure reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of World War II.

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April 28, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 28, 1941?


April 28, 1941 was a Monday and it was the 118th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1941 can also be written as 4/28/1941 in the US and as 28/4/1941 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 28, 1941?


Famous people born on April 28, 1941:

  • Karl Barry Sharpless

    Renowned American chemist and Nobel Prize laureate who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of chemistry.

  • Ann-Margret

    Renowned Swedish-American actress, singer, and dancer who rose from poverty to Hollywood stardom.

  • Indus Arthur

    American actress known for her roles in the soap opera 'General Hospital' during the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Lucien Aimar

    French professional cyclist who competed at a high level during his athletic career.

  • Flynn Robinson

    Professional American basketball player who was active in the league since 1966.

  • John Madejski

    English academic and businessman.

  • Iryna Zhylenko

    Ukrainian poet and author (d. 2013).

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April 28, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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April 28, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1941 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:25 am and setting at 10:40 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 28, 1941?


Someone born on April 28, 1941 is:

84 years and 16 days old,

or 1008 months and 16 days old,

or 4385 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30697 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1941?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 28, 1941.

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