What happened on Sunday October 05, 1941?

About October 5th, 1941, in brief:

  • Historical events: Soviet spy Richard Sorge, operating in Tokyo, sent a critical radio message to Premier Josef Stalin warning of Japan's imminent plans to go to war with the United States. In response, Stalin strategically redeployed significant military resources: twelve divisions comprising 1,700 tanks, 1,500 aircraft, and 2,500,000 troops from eastern Siberia and Outer Mongolia to defend Moscow, a decision that would prove crucial in the upcoming winter campaign.
  • Day of the week: October 5th, 1941 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Tenebre directed by Dario Argento

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October 05, 1941: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 1941:

  • Stalin Receives Critical Intelligence About Japan's War Plans Soviet spy Richard Sorge, operating in Tokyo, sent a critical radio message to Premier Josef Stalin warning of Japan's imminent plans to go to war with the United States. In response, Stalin strategically redeployed significant military resources: twelve divisions comprising 1,700 tanks, 1,500 aircraft, and 2,500,000 troops from eastern Siberia and Outer Mongolia to defend Moscow, a decision that would prove crucial in the upcoming winter campaign.
  • German Suppression of Polish Resistance The German military accepted the surrender of the remaining Home Army forces in Poland. Simultaneously, the Soviet advance halted on the eastern bank of the Vistula River, marking a significant moment in the complex geopolitical landscape of World War II's Eastern Front.
  • Death of Louis Dembitz Brandeis, Influential Supreme Court Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis, a pioneering and progressive U.S. Supreme Court Justice known for his groundbreaking legal philosophy and social advocacy, passed away. Brandeis, who served on the Supreme Court from 1916 to 1939, was a significant figure in American jurisprudence and was often called the 'People's Lawyer' for his defense of social and economic reforms.
  • Dramatic Baseball Moment in Yankees Game In a thrilling baseball game, Mickey Owens dropped a crucial third strike, allowing Tom Hendrick to reach first base safely. This error proved pivotal, enabling the New York Yankees to score 4 runs and ultimately win the game 7-4, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of baseball.

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October 05, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 05, 1941: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Brooklyn Dodgers - Washington Redskins : 0 - 3
  • Chicago Bears - Cleveland Rams : 48 - 21
  • Chicago Cardinals - Green Bay Packers : 13 - 14
  • New York Giants - Pittsburgh Steelers : 37 - 10
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What day of the week was October 05, 1941?


October 05, 1941 was a Sunday and it was the 278th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1941 can also be written as 10/5/1941 in the US and as 5/10/1941 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1941 in October 1941 calendar

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Who was born on October 05, 1941?


Famous people born on October 05, 1941:

  • Stephanie Cole
    Stephanie Cole

    British actress renowned for her role in the TV drama series 'Tenko' about a Japanese POW camp, and recognized as a top UK comedy actress in...

  • Anne Rice

    Renowned American novelist famous for her gothic and vampire fiction, particularly 'Interview with the Vampire'.

  • Eduardo Duhalde

    Prominent Argentinian lawyer and politician who served as the 50th President of Argentina, playing a significant role in the country's...

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October 05, 1941: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1941:

  • Louis Brandeis

    Louis Brandeis was the first Jewish justice on the U.S.

  • E. H. Calvert

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October 05, 1941: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 05, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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October 05, 1941: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 1941 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:54 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 05, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1941.

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How old is someone born on October 05, 1941?


Someone born on October 05, 1941 is:

83 years 6 months old,

or 1002 months and 29 days old,

or 4361 weeks

or 30527 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1941?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 05, 1941.

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