What happened on Wednesday December 31, 1941?

About December 31st, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill meet in Washington, DC to establish a unified Allied strategic approach against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II, solidifying the transatlantic alliance.
  • Day of the week: December 31st, 1941 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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December 31, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1941:

  • Roosevelt-Churchill War Strategy Conference US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill meet in Washington, DC to establish a unified Allied strategic approach against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II, solidifying the transatlantic alliance.
  • US Pacific Fleet Leadership Change Admiral Chester Nimitz assumes command of the US Pacific Fleet, a critical leadership transition during World War II, marking a pivotal moment in naval strategic planning following the Pearl Harbor attack.
  • Birth of Alex Ferguson Alex Ferguson, legendary Scottish footballer and later world-renowned football manager, is born. He would go on to become one of the most successful managers in football history, particularly with Manchester United.
  • Birth of Milkha Singh Milkha Singh, prominent Indian cricket player and brother of Test cricketer Kripal Singh, is born. He would later become known as the 'Flying Sikh' and a significant figure in Indian sports history.
  • Young Park Naming in the Bronx A park in the Bronx, New York, is named in honor of Samuel Young, commemorating local community or historical significance.

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December 31, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 31, 1941?


December 31, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1941 can also be written as 12/31/1941 in the US and as 31/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

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Who was born on December 31, 1941?


Famous people born on December 31, 1941:

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December 31, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 31, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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December 31, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 06:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1942.

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How old is someone born on December 31, 1941?


Someone born on December 31, 1941 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 23 days old,

or 4347 weeks

or 30429 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1941?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1941.

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