Centuries:	19th century - 20th century - 21st century
Decades:	1910s  1920s  1930s  - 1940s -  1950s  1960s  1970s
Years:	1938 1939 1940 - 1941 - 1942 1943 1944

1941 by topic:

Subject:      Archaeology - Architecture - Art

Aviation - Film - Literature (Poetry) Meteorology - Music (Country) Rail transport - Radio - Science

Sports - Television

Countries:      Australia - Canada - India - Ireland

Malaysia - New Zealand - Norway - Singapore South Africa - Soviet Union - UK - Zimbabwe

Leaders:    Sovereign states - State leaders

Religious leaders - Law

Categories: Births - Deaths - Works - Introductions

Establishments - Disestablishments - Awards v • d • e

Year 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the calendar for any Common year starting on Wednesday ( Dominical letter E) The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today

Contents:
Events of 1941 -  Jan. . Feb. . March . April -  May . June . July  .  Aug. -  Sept. . Oct. . Nov. .  Dec. -  Undated . Ongoing Births Deaths Nobel prizes Ship events See also -  Notes -  External links

Events

(Below, many events of World War II have the "World War II" prefix. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including )

January

• January 4 - The short subject Elmer's Pet Rabbit is released, marking the second appearance of Bugs Bunny, and also the first to have his name on a title card. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Elmer's Pet Rabbit is a 1940 Merrie Melodies cartoon starring Elmer Fudd and ostensibly Bugs Bunny. Clyde Rabbit (uncleMrs Bugs Bunny (wifePapa Bunny (fatherMama Bunny (motherRugs Bunny
• January 6
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivers his Four Freedoms Speech in the State of the Union Address. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King The Four Freedoms are goals famously articulated by United States President Franklin D
  • Keel of USS Missouri (BB-63) is laid at New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn. Construction See also Iowa class battleship, Armament of the Iowa class battleship Missouri was one of the ''Iowa''-class " The United States Navy Yard New York - better known as the Brooklyn Navy Yard or the New York Naval Shipyard (NYNSY - is an American shipyard located Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City.
• January 8 - Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell the founder of Scouting, dies. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
• January 10 - Lend-Lease is introduced into the U.S. Congress. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11 was the name of the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses
• January 15 - John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford E. Berry describe the workings of the Atanasoff–Berry Computer in print. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign John Vincent Atanasoff ( Bulgarian: Джон Винсент Атанасов Dzhon Vinsent Atanasov) ( October 4, 1903 &ndash June 15 Clifford Edward Berry ( April 19, 1918 &ndash October 30, 1963) Clifford Berry was born in Gladbrook Iowa on 19 April 1918 to Fred Gordon The Atanasoff–Berry Computer ( ABC) was the first electronic Digital Computing device
• January 19 - British troops attack Italian-held Eritrea. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Eritrea () ( Ge'ez: ኤርትራ ʾErtrā, Arabic: إرتريا Iritriya) officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in
• January 20 - Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes swears in U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his third term. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by
• January 21 - World War II: Australian and British forces attack Tobruk, Libya. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Tobruk or Tubruq (طبرق also transliterated as Tóbruch, Tobruch, Ţubruq, Tobruck) is a Town, Seaport Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab
• January 22 - World War II: British troops capture Tobruk from the Italians. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Tobruk or Tubruq (طبرق also transliterated as Tóbruch, Tobruch, Ţubruq, Tobruck) is a Town, Seaport
• January 23 - Aviator Charles Lindbergh testifies before the U.S. Congress and recommends that the United States negotiate a neutrality pact with Adolf Hitler. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The was a Pact between the Soviet Union and the Empire of Japan signed in 1941 two years after the brief Soviet-Japanese Border War (1939. Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Please understand that this article is frequently vandalized and vandalism is reverted immediately
• January 27 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - U. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by S. Ambassador to Japan Joseph C. Grew passes on to Washington a rumor overheard at a diplomatic reception about a planned surprise attack upon Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Joseph Clark Grew ( May 27, 1880 – May 25, 1965) was the US Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Pearl Harbor is a Harbor on the Island of O{{okina}}ahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu.

February

• February 3 - World War II: The Nazis forcibly restore Pierre Laval to office in occupied Vichy, France. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Tobruk or Tubruq (طبرق also transliterated as Tóbruch, Tobruch, Ţubruq, Tobruck) is a Town, Seaport Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German Pierre Laval (28 June 1883 15 October 1945 was a French Politician and statesman who led the Vichy government during World War II, and Vichy ( Occitan: Vichèi) is a commune in the department of Allier in Auvergne in central France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• February 4 - World War II: The United Service Organization (USO) is created to entertain American troops. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including "USO" redirects here for other uses see USO (disambiguation The United Service Organizations Inc The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• February 7 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - General Walter C. Short becomes Commanding General, Hawaiian Command. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by Walter Campbell Short ( March 30, 1880 &ndash March 9, 1949) was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army and the U
• February 9 - Winston Churchill, in a worldwide broadcast, pleads with the U.S. to show its support by sending arms to the British: "Give us the tools, and we will finish the job. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC, PC (Can ( 30 November 1874 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "
• February 11 - World War II: Lieutenant-General Erwin Rommel arrives in Tripoli. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ( ( 15 November 1891 – 14 October 1944) (also known as the " Desert Fox " Wüstenfuchs Tripolis ( Arabic: طرابلس Ṭarābulus - also طرابلس الغرب Ṭarā-bu-lus al-Gharb Libyan vernacular:
• February 14 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura begins his duties as Japanese ambassador to the United States. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and was the ambassador to the United States at the time of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• February 19 - World War II: The start of the Three Nights' Blitz over Swansea, South Wales. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Swansea ( Abertawe "mouth of the Tawe " is a city and county in Wales. South Wales (De Cymru is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south and Mid Wales and West Wales Over these three nights of intensive bombing, which lasted a total of 13 hours and 48 minutes, Swansea town centre was almost completely obliterated by the 896 High Explosive bombs employed by the Luftwaffe. ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force. A total of 397 casualties and 230 deaths were reported. The Three nights Blitz ended in the early hours of February 22
• February 23: Glenn T. Seaborg isolates and discovers plutonium. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Glenn Theodore Seaborg ( Glenn Teodor Sjöberg) ( April 19, 1912 &ndash February 25, 1999) won the 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

March

• March - Captain America Comics #1 issues the first Captain America & Bucky comic. Bucky is the name of several fictional masked Heroes in the Marvel Comics universe.
• March 1 - World War II: Bulgaria signs the Tripartite Pact thus joining the Axis powers. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian The Tripartite Treaty (1906 also refers to a 1906 treaty concerning the Nile river (see Hydropolitics in the Nile Basin. The Axis powers also known as the Axis alliance Axis nations Axis countries or sometimes just the Axis were those Countries
• March 1
  • W47NV begins operations in Nashville, Tennessee becoming the first FM radio station. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant WSM-FM is an FM radio station in Nashville, Tennessee, known on the air as 95 See also Frequency modulation, FM band FM broadcasting is a broadcast Technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that
  • Arthur L. Bristol becomes Rear Admiral for the U.S. Navy's Support Force, Atlantic Fleet
• March 4 - World War II: British Commandos carry out a successful raid on the Lofoten Islands off the north coast of Norway. Arthur LeRoy Bristol Jr (July 15 1886 – April 27 1942 was a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, who held important commands during World War I The United States Fleet Forces Command (USFLTFORCOM of the United States Navy is the part of the Navy responsible for operations in and around the Atlantic Ocean. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Lofoten is an Archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional
• March 11
  • World War II: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law, allowing American-built war supplies to be shipped to the Allies on loan. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11 was the name of the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, In general allies are people groups or nations that have joined together in an association for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose
  • Kinsmen Club of Brantford is chartered. For the defunct provincial electoral district known as "Brant County" see Brant (provincial electoral district.
• March 17
  • In Washington, DC, the National Gallery of Art is officially opened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D This article is about the National Gallery of the United States for other National Galleries see National Gallery.
  • British Minister of Labour, Ernest Bevin, calls for women to fill vital jobs. Ernest Bevin ( 9 March 1881 - 14 April 1951) was a British labour leader politician and statesman best known for his time as
• March 22 - Washington's Grand Coulee Dam begins to generate electricity. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Grand Coulee Dam is a Hydroelectric Gravity dam on the Columbia River in the U
• March 25 - World War II: Kingdom of Yugoslavia in Vienna joins the Axis powers
• March 27 - World War II:
  • Anti-Axis coup d'état in Yugoslavia - Prince Paul exiled; 17-year-old King Peter II assumes power. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Kingdom of Yugoslavia (Serbo-Croato-Slovene ie Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene: Kraljevina Jugoslavija Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. The Axis powers also known as the Axis alliance Axis nations Axis countries or sometimes just the Axis were those Countries Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Peter II of Yugoslavia, known also as Petar II Karađorđević ( Cyrillic: Краљ Петар II Карађорђевић (6 September 1923 – 3 November 1970
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor - Japanese spy Takeo Yoshikawa arrives in Honolulu, Hawaii and begins to study the United States fleet at Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. (1914-1993 was a Japanese Spy in Hawaii before the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Pearl Harbor is a Harbor on the Island of O{{okina}}ahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu.
• March 29 - World War II: Battle of Cape Matapan - Off the Peloponnesus coast in the Mediterranean, British naval forces defeat those of Italy sinking five warships. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Battle of Cape Matapan (Battle of Tenaro) was a World War II Naval battle fought off the Peloponnesian coast of Greece from The Peloponnese or Peloponnesus ( Greek: Πελοπόννησος Pelopónnisos; see also List of Greek place names) is a large Peninsula The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service) Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Battle started on March 27. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates
• March 30 - All German, Italian, and Danish ships anchored in United States waters are taken into "protective custody". Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

April

• April 6 - World War II: Germany invades Yugoslavia and Greece. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Battle of Greece (also known as Operation Marita, Unternehmen Marita was a World War II battle that occurred on the Greek mainland and in southern Albania
• April 9 - The U.S. acquires full military defense rights in Greenland. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat meaning "Land of the Greenlanders" Grønland is a self-governing Danish Province located between the
• April 10 - World War II: U. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including S. destroyer Niblack, while picking up survivors from a sunken Dutch freighter, drops depth charges on a German U-Boat - the first "shot in anger" fired by America against Germany. U-boat is the anglicized version of the German word, itself an abbreviation of Unterseeboot ( undersea boat) and refers
• April 12 - World War II: German troops enter Belgrade. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Belgrade (Београд Beograd is the Capital and largest city of Serbia.
• April 13 - Soviet Union and Japan sign a neutrality pact. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The was a Pact between the Soviet Union and the Empire of Japan signed in 1941 two years after the brief Soviet-Japanese Border War (1939.
• April 15 - World War II: The U.S. begins shipping Lend-Lease aid to China. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11 was the name of the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National
• April 17 - World War II: Yugoslav Royal Army capitulates. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
• April 18 - World War II: Prime Minister of Greece Alexandros Koryzis commits suicide as German troops approach Athens. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Alexandros Korizis ( Αλέξανδρος Κοριζής, 1885 – April 18, 1941) was the Prime Minister of Greece briefly in 1941 Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's
• April 21 - World War II: Greece capitulates. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Commonwealth troops and some elements of the Greek Army withdraw to Crete. Mission The Hellenic Army's objective is to defend Greece's independence borders and terrain and also to guarantee the country's defense Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the
• April 23 - America First Committee holds its first mass rally in New York City with Charles Lindbergh as keynote speaker. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The America First Committee was the foremost non-interventionist Pressure group against the American entry into the Second World War. The City of New York WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
• April 25 - Franklin D. Roosevelt, at his regular press conference, criticizes Charles Lindbergh by comparing him to the Copperheads of the Civil War period. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. The Copperheads were a vocal group of Democrats in the Northern United States (see also Union (American Civil War) who opposed the American Civil In response, Lindbergh resigns his commission in the U. S. Army Air Corps Reserve on April 28. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
• April 27 - World War II: German troops enter Athens. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's

May

• May 1
  • Breakfast cereal Cheerios is introduced as CheeriOats by General Mills. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Cheerios is a Brand of Breakfast cereal created on June 19, 1941 and marketed by the General Mills cereal company of Cheerios is a Brand of Breakfast cereal created on June 19, 1941 and marketed by the General Mills cereal company of General Mills ( is a Fortune 500 Corporation, mainly concerned with Food products which is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota
  • Orson Welles' film Citizen Kane premieres in New York City
  • The first Defense Bonds and Defense Savings Stamps go on sale in the United States to help fund the greatly increased production of military equipment. George Orson Welles (May 6 1915 – October 10 1985 was an Academy Award -winning director, writer actor and producer for film stage radio and television Citizen Kane ( 1941) is an American Dramatic film, and the first Feature film directed by Orson Welles, who also co-authored The City of New York The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• May 5 - Emperor Haile Selassie enters Addis Ababa, which had been liberated from Italian forces; this date has been since commemorated as Liberation Day in Ethiopia. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Haile Selassie I ( Ge'ez: am ኃይለ፡ ሥላሴ "Power of the Trinity " 23 July 1892 &ndash 27 August 1975 born Tafari Makonnen, was Addis Ababa (sometimes spelled Addis Abeba, the spelling used by the official Ethiopian Mapping Authority Amharic Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Liberation Day is a Day, often a Public holiday, that marks the liberation of a place similar to an Independence day. NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page
• May 6 - At California's March Field, Bob Hope performs his first USO Show. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. For the history and uses of this facility prior to 1993 see March Air Force Base March Joint Air Reserve Base is located in Riverside County Bob Hope, KBE KCSG ( May 29, 1903 &ndash July 27, 2003) was an American comedian and actor who appeared in "USO" redirects here for other uses see USO (disambiguation The United Service Organizations Inc
• May 9 - World War II: The German submarine U-110 is captured by the British Royal Navy. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service) On board is the latest Enigma cryptography machine which Allied cryptographers later use to break coded German messages. The Enigma machine is any one of a family of related electro-mechanical Rotor machines used to generate Ciphers for the Encryption and decryption of
• May 10 - World War II:
  • The United Kingdom's House of Commons is damaged by the Luftwaffe in an air raid. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force. Strategic bombing is a Military strategy used in a Total war with the goal of defeating an enemy nation-state by destroying its economic ability to wage war rather
  • Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland claiming to be on a peace mission. Rudolf Walter Richard Hess ( Heß in German) (26 April 1894 &ndash 17 August 1987 was a prominent figure in Nazi Germany, acting as Adolf Hitler Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
• May 12 - Konrad Zuse presented the Z3, the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computer in Berlin. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Konrad Zuse (ˈkɔnʁat ˈtsuːzə June 22, 1910 Berlin - December 18, 1995 Hünfeld) was a German Konrad Zuse 's A computer is a Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany.
• May 15
  • First British jet aircraft, the Gloster E.28/39, is flown. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
  • Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak begins, lasting until July 17. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe In Baseball, a hitting streak refers to the consecutive number of official games in which a player gets at least one base hit. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians
• May 20 - World War II: Battle of Crete - Germany launches airborne invasion of Crete. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Battle of Crete ( German Luftlandeschlacht um Kreta; Greek Μάχη της Κρήτης) was a battle during World War II Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the
• May 21 - World War II: 950 miles off the coast of Brazil, the freighter SS Robin Moor becomes the first United States ship sunk by a German U-boat. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Construction prior names and owners The ship was completed in 1919 by the emergency shipbuilding works of American International Shipbuilding Corp The United States of America —commonly referred to as the U-boat is the anglicized version of the German word, itself an abbreviation of Unterseeboot ( undersea boat) and refers
• May 24 - World War II: In the North Atlantic, the German battleship Bismarck sinks the HMS Hood killing all but three crewman on what was the pride of the Royal Navy. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Background Design of the ship started in the early 1930s following on from Germany's development of the ''Deutschland'' class cruisers and the ''Scharnhorst'' class History Construction Construction of Hood began at the John Brown & Company shipyards in Clydebank, Scotland, on 1 September The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British armed services (and is therefore known as the Senior Service)
• May 26 - World War II: In the North Atlantic, Fairey Swordfish aircraft from the carrier HMS Ark Royal fatally cripple the German battleship Bismarck in torpedo attack. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Design In 1923 the Admiralty prepared plans for a ten year building programme which included a new aircraft carrier and 300 aircraft for the Fleet Air Arm Background Design of the ship started in the early 1930s following on from Germany's development of the ''Deutschland'' class cruisers and the ''Scharnhorst'' class
• May 27 - World War II:
  • President Roosevelt proclaims an "unlimited national emergency. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including "
  • German battleship Bismarck is sunk in North Atlantic killing 2,300. Background Design of the ship started in the early 1930s following on from Germany's development of the ''Deutschland'' class cruisers and the ''Scharnhorst'' class

June

• June 4 - The ex-kaiser of Germany, Wilhelm II, dies in exile at Doorn, Netherlands. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Doorn is a Town in the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug in the central Netherlands, in the province of Utrecht. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands
• June 5 - Four thousand Chongqing residents are asphyxiated in a bomb shelter during the Bombing of Chongqing. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Chongqing ( Postal map spelling: Chungking; Wade-Giles: Ch'ung-ch'ing) is the largest and most populous of the People's Republic of China The bombing of Chongqing ( Traditional Chinese: 重慶大轟炸 Simplified Chinese: 重庆大轰炸 Japanese: 重慶爆撃 from 18 February 1938
• June 8 - World War II: British and Free French forces invade Syria. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Free French Forces (Forces Françaises Libres FFL) were French fighters in World War II who decided to continue fighting against Axis forces Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية
• June 8 - 1,500 killed, Serbian ammunition plant with facilities explode at Smederevo, outskirt of Belgrade, Serbia. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Smederevo (Смедерево is a city and municipality in Serbia on the Danube at 44 Belgrade (Београд Beograd is the Capital and largest city of Serbia. Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country
• June 13 - TASS, the official Soviet news agency, denies reports of tension between Germany and the Soviet Union. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• June 14
  • Mass deportations by Soviet Union authorities take place in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region Latvia ( Latvija officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republika is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the
  • All German and Italian assets in the United States are frozen. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• June 16 - All German and Italian consulates in the United States are ordered closed and their staffs to leave the country by July 10. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
• June 22 - World War II:
  • Germany attacks the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa
    • Italy and Romania declare war on the Soviet Union. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Operation Barbarossa ( Unternehmen Barbarossa) was the Codename for Nazi Germany 's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania
  • Winston Churchill promises all possible British assistance to the Soviet Union in a worldwide broadcast: "Any man or state who fights against Nazidom will have our aid. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC, PC (Can ( 30 November 1874 Any man or state who marches with Hitler is our foe. "
  • First Sisak Partisan Brigade, first anti-fascist armed unit in occupied Europe founded by partisans near Sisak, Croatia. The 1st Sisak Partisan Detachment ( Croatian: Prvi sisački partizanski odred) was the first armed Anti-fascist military unit in Europe. The Yugoslav Partisans, or simply the Partisans, ( Serbo-Croatian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Slovene: Partizani Sisak ( German: Sissek, Hungarian: Sziszek, Italian: Siscia) is a City in Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between
• June 23 - Hungary and Slovakia declare war on the Soviet Union. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million
• June 25 - World War II: Finland attacks the Soviet Union to seek the opportunity of revenge in the Continuation War. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 The Continuation War (Jatkosota Fortsättningskriget Советско-финская война ( 25 June 1941 &ndash 19 September 1944)
• June 28 - Albania declares war on the Soviet Union. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. This article is about the country in southern Europe For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Albania topics.

July

• July 2 - World War II: Japan calls up one million men for military service. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
• July 3 - World War II: Joseph Stalin, in his first address since the German invasion, calls upon the Soviet people to carry out a "scorched earth" policy of resistance to the bitter end. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Joseph Stalin ( ნამდვილი გვარი ჯუღაშვილი|Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili; March 5 1953 was General Secretary of the Communist Party A scorched earth policy is a military strategy or operational method (possibly more often referred to as a tactic but this is not entirely correct as there is a difference between
• July 4 - Mass murder of Polish scientists and writers, committed by German troops in captured Polish city of Lwów. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples The murder of the Lviv professors was an organized execution of approximately 45 Polish professors from various tertiary educational establishments in Lviv ('Lwów' in Polish Nazi Germany and the Third Reich are the common English names for Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Lviv ( Ukrainian: Львів, L’viv, Lwów Lemberg Львов L'vov; see also other names) is a major city in western
• July 5 - World War II: German troops reach the Dnieper River. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. For the rocket see Dnepr rocket. For other uses see Dnieper (disambiguation.
• July 5-19 - War between Peru and Ecuador
• July 7 - World War II:
  • American forces take over the defense of Iceland from the British
  • Serbia starts the first popular uprising in Europe against the Axis Powers. Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland ( The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country
  • World War II: German troops take over Estonia from the Soviets. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• July 13 - World War II: Montenegro starts the second popular uprising in Europe against the Axis Powers. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Montenegro ( British English) Montenegrin / Serbian: PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LANGUAGES WITHOUT CONSENSUS ON THE TALK PAGE!
• July 14 - World War II: Vichy France signs armistice terms ending all fighting in Syria and Lebanon. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Vichy France, or the Vichy regime are the common terms used to describe the government of France from July 1940 to August 1944 Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية
• July 19 - World War II: A BBC broadcast by "Colonel Britton" calls on the people of Occupied Europe to resist the Nazis under the slogan "V for Victory". Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
• July 26 - World War II:
  • In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indo-China, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the seizure of all Japanese assets in the United States. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. First French interventions See also France-Vietnam relations France-Vietnam relations started as early as the 17th century with the mission of the Jesuit The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
  • General Douglas MacArthur is named commander of all U.S. forces in the Philippines; the Philippines Army ordered nationalized by President Roosevelt. General MacArthur redirects here for other meanings see General MacArthur (disambiguation. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
• July 30 - World War II: U.S. gunboat Tutuila attacked by Japanese aircraft while anchored in the Yangtze River at Chungking. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States of America —commonly referred to as the USS Tutuila (PG-44 was a gunboat in the service of the United States Navy from 1928 until her transfer to China under Lend-lease in 1942 Chongqing ( Postal map spelling: Chungking; Wade-Giles: Ch'ung-ch'ing) is the largest and most populous of the People's Republic of China Japan apologizes for the incident the following day.
• July 31 - Holocaust: Under instructions from Adolf Hitler, Nazi official Hermann Göring, orders SS general Reinhard Heydrich to "submit to me as soon as possible a general plan of the administrative material and financial measures necessary for carrying out the desired final solution of the Jewish question. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently The Holocaust (from the Greek el ''ὁλόκαυστον'' (el-Latn holókauston holos, "completely" and kaustos, "burnt" also known as Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Please understand that this article is frequently vandalized and vandalism is reverted immediately Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German Hermann Wilhelm Göring (also spelled Goering) (12 January 1893 15 October 1946 was a German Politician, Military leader and a leading member The ( German for "Protective Squadron" abbreviated SS - or ( Runic)- was a major Nazi organization under Adolf Hitler and the Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich ( 7 March 1904 &ndash 4 June 1942) was an SS - Obergruppenführer, chief The Final Solution ( Die Endlösung) was Nazi Germany 's plan and execution of its systematic Genocide against European Jewry during World "

August

• August - Formation of the Political Warfare Executive in the United Kingdom
• August 1 - The first jeep is produced
• August 6 - 6-year-old Elaine Esposito goes to an appendix operation in Florida and lapses into a coma. During World War II, the Political Warfare Executive (PWE was a British clandestine body created to produce and disseminate both white and Black propaganda The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Jeep is an Automobile Marque (and registered trademark of Chrysler. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Elaine Esposito ( December 3, 1934 &ndash November 25, 1978) of Tarpon Springs Florida U Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the In Medicine, a coma (from the Greek koma, meaning deep sleep is a profound state of Unconsciousness. She dies 1978, still in coma. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar)
• August 9 - Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill meet at Argentia, Dominion of Newfoundland. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC, PC (Can ( 30 November 1874 The Dominion of Newfoundland was a British dominion from 1907 (before which the territory had the status of a British colony to 1949 The Atlantic Charter is created as a result. The Atlantic Charter was negotiated at the Atlantic Conference (codenamed Riviera) by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U
• August 12 - By one vote (203-202), the U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation extending the draft period for selectees and the National Guard from one year to 30 months. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. For the National Guard of a State and other countries' National Guard see National Guard.
• August 16 - HMS Mercury, Royal Navy Signals School and Combined Signals School Opens at Leydene, near Petersfield, Hampshire, England. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Establishment and history The school was established at Leydene House East Meon, near Petersfield Hampshire, England and was commissioned as HMS Mercury Petersfield can refer to any of the following places Petersfield Hampshire, a market town in England The Petersfield School
• August 18 - Adolf Hitler orders a temporary halt to Nazi Germany's systematic euthanasia of mentally ill and handicapped due to protests. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Please understand that this article is frequently vandalized and vandalism is reverted immediately Nazi Germany and the Third Reich are the common English names for Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers Euthanasia (literally "good death" in Ancient Greek) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner Mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern that occurs in an individual and is thought to cause distress or disability that is not expected as However, graduates of the T-4 Euthanasia Program were then transferred to concentration camps, where they continued in their trade. Action T4 (Aktion T4 was a program in Nazi Germany spanning October 1939 until August 1941 during which physicians killed 70273 peoplespecified in Hitler's Internment is the imprisonment or confinement of people commonly in large groups without trial
• August 22 - World War II: France - German Occupation Authority announces that anyone found either working for or aiding the Free French will be sentenced to death. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Free French Forces (Forces Françaises Libres FFL) were French fighters in World War II who decided to continue fighting against Axis forces
• August 24 - World War II: A Luftwaffe bombing hits an Estonian steamer with 3500 Soviet-mobilized Estonian men on board, killing 598 of them. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including ( German 'luftvafe is a generic German term for an Air force. Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• August 25 - World War II: Operation Countenance - United Kingdom and Soviet forces invade Iran. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran was the invasion of Iran by British and Commonwealth forces and the Soviet Union, codenamed Operation Countenance The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
• August 27 - World War II: France - Pierre Laval is shot in an assassination attempt at Versailles. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Pierre Laval (28 June 1883 15 October 1945 was a French Politician and statesman who led the Vichy government during World War II, and Versailles (vɛʀsaj in French) formerly de facto capital of the kingdom of France, is now a wealthy suburb of Paris and is still an important
• August 28 - World War II: Soviets announce the destruction of massive Dnieper River dam at Zaporozhye to prevent its capture by the Germans. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 For the rocket see Dnepr rocket. For other uses see Dnieper (disambiguation. Zaporizhia, also referred to as Zaporozhye (Запоріжжя translit
• August 31 - The Great Gildersleeve debuts on NBC Radio. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The Great Gildersleeve (1941-1957 initially written by Leonard Lewis Levinson was one of broadcast history's earliest Spin-off programs The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's

September

• September 4 - World War II: The USS Greer becomes the first United States ship fired upon by a German submarine in the war, even though the United States is a neutral power. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including 1919 to 1941 Greer' s shake down took her to Azores, from which she rendezvoused with the George Washington, carrying President Woodrow Wilson The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Tension heightens between the two nations as a result.
• September 6 - Holocaust: The requirement to wear the Star of David with the word "Jew" inscribed, is extended to all Jews over the age of 6 in German-occupied areas. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Star of David or Shield of David ( Magen David in Hebrew with nikkud or מגן דוד without academically transcribed Māḡēn Dāwīḏ by PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
• September 8 - World War II: Siege of Leningrad begins - German forces begin a siege against the Soviet Union's second-largest city, Leningrad. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Siege of Leningrad, also known as The Leningrad Blockade ( Russian: блокада Ленинграда ( transliteration: blokada Leningrada Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Saint Petersburg ( tr: Sankt-Peterburg,) is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River Stalin orders the Volga Deutsche deported to Siberia.
• September 11 - World War II:
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States Navy to shoot on sight if any ship or convoy is threatened. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
  • Charles Lindbergh, at an America First Committee rally in Des Moines, Iowa, accuses "the British, the Jewish, and the Roosevelt administration" of leading the United States toward war. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The America First Committee was the foremost non-interventionist Pressure group against the American entry into the Second World War. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Widespread condemnation of Lindbergh follows.
• September 12 - World War II: First snowfall reported on Russian front. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
• September 15 - Self-government of Estonia, headed by Hjalmar Mäe, is appointed by German military administration. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. See also Estonia in World War II After Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, the Wehrmacht reached Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region Hjalmar Mäe ( October 24 1901 Tuhala, Harjumaa &ndash April 10 1978 Graz) was Head of the Directorate of the
• September 16 - Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran is forced to resign in favor of his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran under pressure from the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers For the Afghan serial killer see Reza Khan (Taliban. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• September 27 - The first Liberty Ship, the SS Patrick Henry, is launched at Baltimore, Maryland. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again History and service In 1936 the American Merchant Marine Act was passed to subsidize the annual construction of 50 commercial merchant vessels to be used in wartime by The SS Patrick Henry was the first Liberty ship launched The ships initially had a poor public image and to try to assuage public opinion 27 September

October

• October 2 - World War II: Operation Typhoon - Germany begins an all-out offensive against Moscow. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Battle of Moscow (Битва под Москвой Romanized: Bitva pod Moskvoy, Schlacht um Moskau is the name given by the Soviet historians to the two Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
• October 7 - John Curtin becomes the 14th Prime Minister of Australia
• October 8 - World War II: In their invasion of the Soviet Union, Germany reaches the Sea of Azov with the capture of Mariupol. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) John Joseph Curtin (8 January 1885 &ndash 5 July 1945 Australian politician and 14th Prime Minister of Australia, led Australia when the Australian mainland came under direct The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Sea of Azov (Азо́вское мо́ре - Azovskoye more; Азо́вське мо́ре - Azovs'ke more, Azaq deñizi is the world's shallowest sea linked Mariupol or sometimes Mariupolis (mariˈupʌlʲ Маріуполь Мариу́поль Μαριούπολη formerly known as Zhdanov ( Ukrainian and
• October 16 - World War II: Soviet Union government moves to Kuibyshev, but Stalin remains in Moscow. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Samara (Сама́ра ( Kuybyshev (ru Ку́йбышев from 1935 to 1990 is one of the largest cities in Russia. Joseph Stalin ( ნამდვილი გვარი ჯუღაშვილი|Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili; March 5 1953 was General Secretary of the Communist Party Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of
• October 17 - World War II: The destroyer USS Kearny is torpedoed and damaged near Iceland, killing eleven sailors - the first American military casualties of the war. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including See also Battle of the Atlantic (1939-1945 Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (
• October 18 - General Hideki Tojo becomes the 40th Prime Minister of Japan. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid The is the usual English-language term used for the Head of government of Japan, although the literal translation of the Japanese name for the office is Prime
• October 21 - World War II: Germans rampage in Yugoslavia, killing thousands of civilians
• October 23 - Walt Disney's feature-length cartoon Dumbo is released. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Dumbo is a 1941 Animated feature Film produced by Walt Disney and first released on October 23 1941 by RKO Radio Pictures.
• October 24 - Franz von Werra disappears during a flight over North Sea
• October 30 - World War II: Franklin Delano Roosevelt approves US$1 billion in Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Franz von Werra (1914-1941 was a German World War II fighter pilot who was shot down over England and captured Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11 was the name of the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• October 31
  • After 14 years of work, drilling is completed on Mount Rushmore. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Mount Rushmore National Memorial, near Keystone, South Dakota, is a monumental Granite sculpture by Gutzon Borglum (1867–1941 located
  • World War II: The destroyer USS Reuben James is torpedoed by a German U-boat near Iceland, killing more than 100 United States Navy sailors. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including History Reuben James was laid down on April 2 1919 by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation of Camden New Jersey, launched Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. U-boat is the anglicized version of the German word, itself an abbreviation of Unterseeboot ( undersea boat) and refers Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland (

November

• November 6 - World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin addresses the Soviet Union for only the second time during his three-decade rule (the first time was earlier that year on July 2). Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Joseph Stalin ( ნამდვილი გვარი ჯუღაშვილი|Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili; March 5 1953 was General Secretary of the Communist Party The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival He states that even though 350,000 troops were killed in German attacks so far, that the Germans have lost 4. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 5 million soldiers (a gross exaggeration) and that Soviet victory was near.
• November 7 - World War II: Soviet hospital ship Armenia sunk by German planes while evacuating refugees and wounded military and staff of several Crimea’s hospitals. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Soviet Hospital ship Armenia was sunk November 7, 1941 by German torpedo-carrying He 111 planes while the ship was evacuating Crimea (kraɪˈmiːə or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Крим Автономна Республіка Крим Avtonomna Respublika Krym; Крым It is estimated that over 5,000 people died in the sinking.
• November 10 - In a speech at the Mansion House in London, Winston Churchill promises, ". Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC, PC (Can ( 30 November 1874 . . should the United States become involved in war with Japan, the British declaration will follow within the hour. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. "
• November 12 - World War II: Battle of Moscow: Temperatures around Moscow drop to −12 °C and the Soviet Union launches ski troops for the first time against the freezing German forces near the city. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Battle of Moscow (Битва под Москвой Romanized: Bitva pod Moskvoy, Schlacht um Moskau is the name given by the Soviet historians to the two Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Ski warfare, the use of ski -equipped troops in War, is first recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe.
• November 13 - World War II: The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal is hit by German U-boat U-81
• November 14 - World War II:
  • HMS Ark Royal capsizes and sinks, having been torpedoed by U-81. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including An aircraft carrier is a Warship designed with Design In 1923 the Admiralty prepared plans for a ten year building programme which included a new aircraft carrier and 300 aircraft for the Fleet Air Arm U-boat is the anglicized version of the German word, itself an abbreviation of Unterseeboot ( undersea boat) and refers Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Design In 1923 the Admiralty prepared plans for a ten year building programme which included a new aircraft carrier and 300 aircraft for the Fleet Air Arm
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor - Japanese diplomat Saburo Kurusu arrives in the United States to assist Ambassador Kichisaburo Nomura in peace negotiations. The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by was a Japanese career Diplomat. He is remembered now as an envoy who negotiated peace with the United States while Japan was secretly preparing the attack on Pearl Harbor The United States of America —commonly referred to as the was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and was the ambassador to the United States at the time of the Attack on Pearl Harbor.
• November 17 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - Joseph Grew, the United States ambassador to Japan, cables to Washington a warning that Japan may strike suddenly and unexpectedly at any time. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by Joseph Clark Grew ( May 27, 1880 – May 25, 1965) was the US The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
• November 19 - World War II: The Australian war cruiser HMAS Sydney sinks off the coast of Western Australia, killing 645 sailors. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Description Sydney was one of three Light cruisers originally ordered in 1931–1932 for the Royal Navy as the " Amphion class" Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent.
• November 21 - The radio program King Biscuit Time is broadcast for the first time (it would later become the longest running daily radio broadcast in history and the most famous live blues radio program). Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light. "King Biscuit Time" is also the name under which ex- Beta-Band frontman Steve Mason releases his solo work The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression
• November 24 - World War II: The United States grants Lend-Lease to the Free French. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Lend-Lease (Public Law 77-11 was the name of the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, The Free French Forces (Forces Françaises Libres FFL) were French fighters in World War II who decided to continue fighting against Axis forces
• November 25 - Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi, Pakistani author, Spiritual Leader and founder of International Spiritual Movement Anjuman Serfaroshan-e-Islam
• November 26
  • US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day in the United States (this partly reversed a 1939 action by Roosevelt that changed the celebration of Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November). Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi ( Urdu: ریاض احمد گوھر شاہی) (&lrm 25 November, 1941 – 25 November, 2001 Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday to express Gratitude for the things one has The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
  • The Hull note ultimatum is delivered to Japan by the United States. The Hull note, delivered on November 26, 1941, was the final proposal delivered to Japan by the United States before the start of war between
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor - A fleet of six aircraft carriers commanded by Japanese Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo leaves Hitokapu Bay for Pearl Harbor under strict radio silence. The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by An aircraft carrier is a Warship designed with For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Pearl Harbor is a Harbor on the Island of O{{okina}}ahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light.
• November 27
  • A group of young men stop traffic on highway US 99 south of Yreka, California, handing out fliers proclaiming the establishment of the State of Jefferson. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Yreka (waɪˈriːkə "wye-REE-ka" is the County seat of Siskiyou County California, United States Jefferson is a mostly rural area of Southern Oregon and Northern California in the United States.
    • Battle of Moscow - Germans reach their closest approach to Moscow. The Battle of Moscow (Битва под Москвой Romanized: Bitva pod Moskvoy, Schlacht um Moskau is the name given by the Soviet historians to the two Moscow (Москва́ romanised: Moskvá, IPA: see also other names) is the Capital and the largest city of They are subsequently frozen by cold weather and attacks by the Soviets. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor - All U. The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by S. military forces in Asia and the Pacific are placed on war alert.

December

• December 1 - World War II:
  • Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York City and Director of the Office of Civilian Defense, signed Administrative Order 9 creating the Civil Air Patrol under the authority of the United States Army Air Corps. Construction On 4 March 1913 Congress authorized the construction of Arizona, the second and last of the ''Pennsylvania'' class of "super-dreadnought" Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including LaGuardia redirects here For the airport see LaGuardia Airport. The City of New York Office of Civilian Defense was a United States federal emergency war agency set up May 20, 1941 by Executive Order 8757 to co-ordinate state The Civil Air Patrol ( CAP) is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC was the predecessor of the U
  • State of emergency declared in Malaya and the Straits Settlements. British Malaya loosely described a set of states on the Malay Peninsula that were colonized by the British from the 18th and the 19th until the 20th century The Straits Settlements were a collection of territories of the British East India Company in Southeast Asia, which were given collective administration in 1826
• December 2 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - The code message "Climb Mount Niitaka" is transmitted to the Japanese task force, indicating that negotiations have broken down and that the attack is to be carried out according to plan. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by
• December 4 - State of Jefferson declared in Yreka, California, with judge John Childs as a governor
• December 6 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - Franklin D. Roosevelt makes a personal peace appeal to Emperor Hirohito of Japan. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Jefferson is a mostly rural area of Southern Oregon and Northern California in the United States. Yreka (waɪˈriːkə "wye-REE-ka" is the County seat of Siskiyou County California, United States John Childs may refer to John Childs (cricketer, English cricket player John Childs (aviator, 18th century aviator Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by also known as, (April 29 1901 – January 7 1989 was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order reigning from December 25 1926 until his death For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
• December 7, December 8 (in Japan standard time) - Japanese Navy launches a surprise attack consisting of two full regiments on the United States fleet at Pearl Harbor, thus drawing the United States into World War II. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Japan Standard Time or JST (日本標準時 or 中央標準時 is the standard Timezone of Japan, and is 9 hours ahead of UTC For Combined Fleet, please see that article For Carrier Striking Task Force, please see that article The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by The United States of America —commonly referred to as the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including
• December 8 - World War II:
  • The United States officially declares war on Japan. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Empire of Japan ( {{unicode|Kyūjitai}}: ja 大日本帝國 Shinjitai: ja 大日本帝国 pronounced Dai Nippon Teikoku
  • China officially declares war on Japan
  • The Netherlands declares war on Japan
  • Japan launches invasions in Hong Kong, Malaya, Manila, and Singapore. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Empire of Japan ( {{unicode|Kyūjitai}}: ja 大日本帝國 Shinjitai: ja 大日本帝国 pronounced Dai Nippon Teikoku The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Empire of Japan ( {{unicode|Kyūjitai}}: ja 大日本帝國 Shinjitai: ja 大日本帝国 pronounced Dai Nippon Teikoku For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders British Malaya loosely described a set of states on the Malay Peninsula that were colonized by the British from the 18th and the 19th until the 20th century The City of Manila Singapore
  • Japan launches invasions in the Philippines we started beginning of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from the Filipino, American and Allied forces in the Philippines. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Timeline of Philippine history The History of The Philippines is believed to have begun with the arrival of the first humans via Land bridges at least The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In general allies are people groups or nations that have joined together in an association for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
• December 10 - World War II: The British battleships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse are sunk by Japanese aircraft in the South China Sea north of Singapore. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Naming The Admiralty ordered construction of two new ''King George V''-class Battleships on 29 July 1936 (the other became HMS ''King George V'') Service in World War I Repulse first saw action on 17 November 1917 at the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight. The South China Sea is a Marginal sea south of China. It is a part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from Singapore to the Singapore
• December 11 - World War II:
  • Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The U. S. responds in kind.
  • American forces repel a Japanese landing attempt at Wake Island. Wake Island (also known as Wake Atoll) is a Coral atoll having a Coastline of 12 miles (19 kilometers in the North Pacific Ocean
• December 12 - Hungary and Romania declare war on the United States. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania The United States of America —commonly referred to as the India declares war on Japan. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. United States seizes French ship Normandie. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Origin The beginnings of Normandie can be traced to the Roaring Twenties when shipping companies started to look for new ships to replace the aging veterans
• December 13 - Sweden's low temperature record of -53°C was set in a village within Vilhelmina Municipality. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Vilhelmina Municipality ( Vilhelmina kommun) is a municipality in Västerbotten County, northern Sweden.
• December 19 - World War II: Hitler becomes Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the German Army
• December 23 - World War II: A second Japanese landing attempt on Wake Island is successful, and the American garrison surrenders after a full night and morning of fighting. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Hi and welcome to Wikipedia! Please understand that this article is frequently vandalized and vandalism is reverted immediately A commander-in-chief is the Commander of a nation's Military forces or significant element of those forces The German Army (Deutsches Heer heɐ) is the land component of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Wake Island (also known as Wake Atoll) is a Coral atoll having a Coastline of 12 miles (19 kilometers in the North Pacific Ocean
• December 25 - World War II: British and Canadians are defeated by the Japanese at Hong Kong. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders
• December 26 - World War II: Winston Churchill becomes the first British Prime Minister to address a Joint session of the U.S. Congress
• December 27 - World War II: British Commandos raid the Norwegian port of Vaagso, causing Hitler to reinforce the garrison and defenses, drawing vital troops away from other areas. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC, PC (Can ( 30 November 1874 The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom Joint sessions of the United States Congress are the gatherings together of both houses of the United States Congress (the House of Representatives Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The British Commandos were first formed by the British Army in June 1940 during World War II as a well-armed but non-regimental raider force employing unconventional Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Vågsøy is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway.
• December 28 - World War II: starts the Operation Anthropoid (the assassination of Heydrich in Prague). Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Operation Anthropoid was the code name for the Assassination of top German leader Reinhard Heydrich. Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich ( 7 March 1904 &ndash 4 June 1942) was an SS - Obergruppenführer, chief Prague (ˈprɑːg Praha (ˈpraɦa see also other names) is the Capital and Largest city of the Czech Republic.

Undated

• The Valley of Geysers is discovered in Russia. Also see Geyser Valley trail of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending
• Results of the Ives–Stilwell experiment are published, showing that ions radiate at frequencies affected by their motion. The Ives–Stilwell experiment exploits the Transverse Doppler effect (TDE described by Albert Einstein in his 1905 paper An ion is an Atom or Molecule which has lost or gained one or more Valence electrons giving it a positive or negative electrical charge Frequency is a measure of the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit Time.
• In Sweden, Victor Hasselblad forms the Hasselblad camera company. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Victor Hasselblad (born March 8 1906, Gothenburg Sweden – August 5, 1978) was a Swedish Inventor Victor Hasselblad AB is a Swedish manufacturer of Medium-format Cameras and photographic equipment based in Gothenburg, Sweden
• Indochina Communist party, led by Ho Chi Minh, combines with Nationalist party to form the Vietminh. For the city named after him see Ho Chi Minh City. Hồ Chí Minh (name The Việt Minh (abbreviated from Việt Nam Ðộc Lập Ðồng Minh Hội, English "League for the Independence of Vietnam" was a National liberation

Ongoing

• Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). The Second Sino-Japanese War ( July 7, 1937 to September 9, 1945) was a major war fought between the Republic of China and the Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar
• World War II (1939-1945). World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar

Births

1941 in other calendars

Gregorian calendar	1941 MCMXLI
Ab urbe condita	2694
Armenian calendar	1390 ԹՎ ՌՅՂ
Bahá'í calendar	97 – 98
Berber calendar	2891
Buddhist calendar	2485
Burmese calendar	1303
Chinese calendar	4577/4637-12-4 (庚辰年十二月初四日) — to — 4578/4638-11-14 (辛巳年十一月十四日)
Coptic calendar	1657 – 1658
Ethiopian calendar	1933 – 1934
Hebrew calendar	5701 – 5702
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	1996 – 1997
- Shaka Samvat	1863 – 1864
- Kali Yuga	5042 – 5043
Holocene calendar	11941
Iranian calendar	1319 – 1320
Islamic calendar	1359 – 1360
Japanese calendar	Shōwa 16 (昭和16年)
Korean calendar	4274
Thai solar calendar	2484
v • d • e

January

• January 3 - Van Dyke Parks, American composer, producer, and musician
• January 4
  • John Bennett Perry, American actor
  • Maureen Reagan, American actress. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. The combination of resistance from the group and their record company and Wilson's growing mental health problems and spiraling drug use led Parks to quit the project in early 1967 Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. John Bennett Perry (born January 4 1941) is an American actor Maureen Elizabeth Reagan Revell ( January 4, 1941 – August 8, 2001) was the only biological child of the former President Ronald
• January 5
  • Hayao Miyazaki, Japanese filmmaker
  • Kevin Keelan, English footballer
• January 7
  • Iona Brown, British violinist and conductor (d. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. is a Kevin Damien Keelan MBE (born 5 January 1941 in Calcutta) is a former professional football Goalkeeper. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Iona Brown OBE (born Elizabeth Iona Brown 7 January 1941 - 5 June 2004) was a British Violinist and conductor 2004)
  • John E. Walker, English chemist, Nobel Prize laureate
• January 8 - Graham Chapman, British comedian (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " John Ernest Walker (born January 7, 1941) is an English chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Graham Arthur Chapman (8 January 1941 &ndash 4 October 1989 was an English Comedian, Actor, Writer, Physician and one of the 1989)
• January 9 - Joan Baez, American singer and activitist
• January 11 - Dave Edwards, American musician (d. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941 in Staten Island, New York) an American Folk singer and Songwriter known Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. David W Edwards ( January 11, 1941 – August 12, 2000) was an American Big band -style Musician, his instruments were the 2000)
• January 12 - Long John Baldry, British singer (d. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople John William Baldry, popularly known as Long John Baldry, ( January 12 1941 &ndash July 21 2005) was an English 2005)
• January 14
  • Faye Dunaway, American actress
  • Milan Kučan, Slovenian politician and statesman
  • David Johnston, retired Australian newsreader
• January 15 - Captain Beefheart, American singer
• January 18 - David Ruffin, American singer (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) known as Faye Dunaway, is an American actress. Milan Kučan (born in Križevci, Slovenia, then a part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia on January 14, 1941) is a Slovene David Johnston (Born Jan 14 1941 is a retired Australian Television newsreader. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Don Van Vliet (born Donald Glen Vliet on January 15 1941, in Glendale California, U Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor David Ruffin (Davis Eli Ruffin ( January 18, 1941 &ndash June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work 1991)
• January 21
  • Plácido Domingo, Spanish-born tenor
  • Richie Havens, American musician
• January 24
  • Neil Diamond, American singer and songwriter
  • Aaron Neville, American singer
• January 26
  • Scott Glenn, American actor
  • Henry Jaglom, English film director
• January 27 - Beatrice Tinsley, English astronomer
• January 30
  • Dick Cheney, Vice President of the United States
  • Tineke Lagerberg, Dutch swimmer
• January 31 - Dick Gephardt, American politician

February

• February 1 - Jerry Spinelli, American children's author
• February 5
  • David Selby, American actor
  • Kaspar Villiger, Swiss Federal Councilor
• February 6 - Howard Phillips, American politician
• February 7 - Peter Foxhall, Australian evangelist
• February 8 - Nick Nolte, American actor
• February 10 - Michael Apted, English film director
• February 13 - Sigmar Polke, German painter
• February 19 - David Gross, American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
• February 20 - Buffy Sainte-Marie, American singer
• February 26 - Tony Ray-Jones, British photographer (d. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> José Plácido Domingo Embil KBE (born January 21, 1941) better Richie Havens (born January 21, 1941) is an American folk Singer and Guitarist. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American Singer-songwriter and occasional Actor. Aaron Neville (born January 24 1941 in New Orleans Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Theodore Scott Glenn (born January 26) is an American character Actor with a deadpan face serious demeanor and flat delivery spiced with occasional sarcasm Henry Jaglom (born 26 January 1941, London, England) is a Film director who specializes in independently made dramas loosely based Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Beatrice Muriel Hill Tinsley ( January 27, 1941 - March 23, 1981) was a New Zealand Astronomer and Cosmologist Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30 1941 is the forty-sixth and current Vice President of the United States. The Vice President of the United States is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death Catharina Bernadetta Jacoba ("Tineke" Lagerberg (born January 30, 1941 in Bussum, Noord-Holland) is a retired Dutch Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Richard Andrew "Dick" Gephardt (born January 31, 1941) is a former prominent American politician of the Democratic Party. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Jerry Spinelli (born on February 1, 1941 in Norristown Pennsylvania) is a noted children's author specializing on novels written for and about early Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. David Lynn Selby (born February 5, 1941 in Morgantown, West Virginia) is an American character and stage actor primarily in Kaspar Villiger (pronounced Caspar Veeleeger (born February 5, 1941) is a Swiss industrialist politician and former member of the Swiss Federal Council Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Howard Phillips (born February 6 1941 has served as the Chairman of The Conservative Caucus, a Conservative public policy advocacy group since 1974 Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Peter Christopher Foxhall (born February 7, 1941) is an Australian clergyman evangelist and author who was born in St Neots, Huntingdonshire Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8, 1941) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor, Film producer and ex- model Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Michael David Apted, CMG (born 10 February 1941) is an English director, producer, writer and Actor Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Sigmar Polke (born February 13 1941) is a German painter and Photographer. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum David Jonathan Gross (born February 19, 1941 in Washington DC The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Buffy Sainte-Marie (born Beverly Sainte-Marie, February 20, 1941 or this date in 1942 is an Academy Award -winning Canadian First Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Tony Ray-Jones (born June 7, 1941 in Wells, Somerset - died March 13, 1972 in London) was an English 1972)
• February 27 - Paddy Ashdown, British politician

March

• March 4
  • Adrian Lyne, English film director
  • John Aprea, American actor
• March 5 - Nona Gaprindashvili, Georgian chess player
• March 6 - Willie Stargell, baseball player (d. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Jeremy John Durham Ashdown Baron Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, GCMG, KBE, PC, (born 27 February 1941 commonly known as Paddy Ashdown, is a Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Adrian Lyne (born 4 March, 1941 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England) is an English Filmmaker and producer John Aprea (born March 4, 1941) is an American Actor, known for his role as "Young Sal Tessio" in The Godfather Part II Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Nona Gaprindashvili (ნონა გაფრინდაშვილი born May 3, 1941) is a Georgian Chess player the sixth Women's Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of 2001)
• March 14 - Wolfgang Petersen, German film director
• March 15 - Mike Love, American musician (The Beach Boys)
• March 16
  • Robert Guéï, military ruler of Côte d'Ivoire (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Michael Edward "Mike" Love (born March 15, 1941) is an American Singer / Songwriter with The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Robert Guéï ( March 16, 1941 &ndash September 19, 2002) was the military ruler of the Côte d'Ivoire from December 24, 2002)
  • Chuck Woolery, American game show host
• March 18 - Wilson Pickett, American singer (d. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Charles Herbert "Chuck" Woolery (born on March 16, 1941) is an American Game show host, Singer, Actor and Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Wilson Pickett ( March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American R&B / Rock and Roll and soul 2006)
• March 23 - Jim Trelease, American educator and author
• March 26 - Richard Dawkins, British scientist
• March 28 - Jim Turner, American football player
• March 29 - Joseph Hooton Taylor, Jr., American astrophysicist, Nobel Prize laureate
• March 30 - Wasim Sajjad, President of Pakistan

April

• April 3 - Philippe Wynne, American musician (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Jim Trelease (born March 23, 1941) also known as James Joseph Trelease, is an educator and author who stresses reading aloud to children as a way Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Clinton Richard Dawkins, FRS, FRSL (born 26 March 1941 is a British ethologist, evolutionary biologist, and Popular science Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. James Bayard "Jim" Turner (born March 28, 1941 in Martinez California) is a former American football player Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr (born March 29, 1941) is an American Astrophysicist and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Wasim Sajjad (born 30 March 1941 was President of Pakistan on two occasions serving as interim President prior to elections The President of Pakistan ( Urdū: صدر Sadr-e-Mumlikat) is the Head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Philippé Wynne ( April 3, 1941 – July 13, 1984) born Phillip Walker, was an American R&B Vocalist 1984)
• April 8 - Peggy Lennon, American singer (The Lennon Sisters)
• April 9 - Kaye Adams, American country singer
• April 12 - Bobby Moore, English football player and World Cup winning captain (d. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian The Lennon Sisters were a singing group consisting of four siblings Dianne (born December 1, 1939) Peggy (born April 8, The Lennon Sisters were a singing group consisting of four siblings Dianne (born December 1, 1939) Peggy (born April 8, Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Kay Adams (born April 9, 1941 is an American country Singer. In the 1960s Adams arrived on the country scene with the songs "Six Days Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Robert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE (12 April 1941 - 24 February 1993 was an English footballer. 1993)
• April 13 - Michael Stuart Brown, American geneticist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
• April 14 - Julie Christie, British actress
• April 14 - Pete Rose, baseball player
• April 23
  • Paavo Lipponen, Prime Minister of Finland
  • Ed Stewart, English disc jockey
• April 24 - John Williams, Australian guitarist
• April 27 - Lee Roy Jordan, American football player
• April 28
  • Ann-Margret, Swedish-born actress
  • K. Barry Sharpless, American chemist, Nobel Prize laureate
  • Iryna Zhylenko, Ukrainian poet

May

• May 5 - Alexander Ragulin, Russian hockey player (d. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Michael Stuart Brown (b April 13, 1941 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Geneticist and Nobel Laureate. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Julie Frances Christie (born April 14, 1941) is a British actress. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Paavo Tapio Lipponen ( (b April 23, 1941) is a Finnish politician The Prime Minister (pääministeri Swedish: statsminister) is the Head of Government of Finland. Ed Stewart (born April 23 1941 in Exmouth, Devon) is a Radio broadcaster from England. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to John Christopher Williams (born 24 April 1941 is a Grammy Award winning Australian-born British Classical guitarist Biography Born in Melbourne Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Lee Roy Jordan (born April 27, 1941 in Excel Alabama) was an football Linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys from 1963 to 1976 Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Ann-Margret (born April 28 1941 is a Swedish -born American actress singer Karl Barry Sharpless (born April 28, 1941) is an American Chemist known for his work on Stereoselective reactions. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. Iryna Volodymyrivna Zhylenko (b 28 April, 1941 in Kiev) is an Ukrainian Poet. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Alexander Pavlovich Ragulin ( Russian: Александр Павлович Рагулин May 5, 1941 in Moscow - November 17, 2004)
• May 11 - Eric Burdon, English singer (The Animals)
• May 13
  • Senta Berger, Swedish actress
  • Ritchie Valens, American singer (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne) is the former lead singer of The Animals and War The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s known in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Senta Berger (born May 13, 1941) is an Austrian actress and producer born in Vienna. Ritchie Valens ( Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13 1941 February 3 1959) was an American singer songwriter and guitarist 1959)
• May 15 - K.T. Oslin, American musician
• May 19
  • Bobby Burgess, American dancer and singer
  • Nora Ephron, American film, producer, director, and screenwriter
• May 20 - Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister of Singapore
• May 22 - Paul Winfield, American actor (d. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the K T Oslin (born Kay Toinette Oslin May 15, 1941, Crossett Arkansas) is a Grammy Award -winning Country music Singer Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Bobby Burgess (born May 19, 1941 in Long Beach California) is an American Dancer and Singer. Nora Ephron (born May 19 1941) is an American Film director, producer, Screenwriter, Novelist, and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Goh Chok Tong ( Hokkien: Gô· Chok-tòng born May 20 1941) was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the Head of government of the Republic of Singapore (and prior to 9 August 1965 Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Paul Edward Winfield ( May 22, 1939 &ndash March 7, 2004) was an Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated 2004)
• May 24 - Bob Dylan, American poet and musician
• May 26 - John Kaufman, Sculptor
• May 31 - Louis J. Ignarro, American pharmacologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

June

• June 4 - Erkin Koray, Turkish musician
• June 5
  • Martha Argerich, Argentine pianist
  • Spalding Gray, American actor and screenwriter (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place The Diver is a Sculpture by John Kaufman located in the River Thames at Rainham, East London. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Louis J Ignarro (May 31 1941 –) is an American Pharmacologist. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Erkin Koray (born June 24, 1941) has been in the Turkish Rock music scene since the Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Martha Argerich (born June 5, 1941) is an Argentine concert Pianist. Spalding Rockwell Gray ( June 5, 1941 &ndash ca January 10, 2004) was an American Actor, Screenwriter, 2004)
• June 6 - Neal Adams, American comic book artist
• June 8
  • Robert Bradford, Irish footballer and politician (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Neal Adams (born June 6, 1941, Governors Island, Manhattan, New York City) is an American Comic book and Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable The Reverend Robert Bradford MP ( 8 June 1941 - 14 November 1981) was an Ulster Unionist Member of Parliament for the 1981)
  • Fuzzy Haskins, American musician (P-Funk)
• June 9
  • Jon Lord, organist of Deep Purple, the "Lord of the Hammond organ"
• June 10 - Mickey Jones, American actor and musician
• June 12 - Marv Albert, American sports announcer
• June 21
  • Joe Flaherty, American-Canadian actor
  • Valeri Zolotukhin, Soviet/Russian actor
• June 19 - Conchita Carpio-Morales, Filipino Supreme Court jurist
• June 22 - Michael Lerner, American actor
• June 24 - Bill Reardon, American politician and educator
• June 27 - Krzysztof Kieślowski, Polish film director (d. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins (born June 8, 1941) is a former Singer with 1950s and 1960s Doo-wop group The Parliaments P-Funk (also spelled P Funk or P Funk) is a shorthand term for the repertoire and performers associated with George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Jon Douglas Lord (born in Leicester on June 9, 1941) is an English composer Hammond organ and Piano player Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968 The Hammond organ is an electric organ which was invented by Laurens Hammond in 1934 and manufactured by the Hammond Organ Company Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Mickey Jones (born June 10, 1941 in Houston Texas) is an American Musician and Actor. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American television and radio Sportscaster, honored for his work Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Joe Flaherty ( June 21, 1941) is an American-Canadian Comedian. Valeri Sergeevich Zolotukhin (Валерий Сергеевич Золотухин b Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Conchita Carpio-Morales (born June 19, 1941) is an incumbent Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. The Supreme Court of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kataas-taasang Hukuman ng Pilipinas or Korte Suprema) is the country's highest judicial court as well Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Michael Lerner (born June 22, 1941) is an Academy Award -nominated American Character actor. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Bill Reardon (born June 24, 1941) is an American politician and educator Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden ( June 27, 1941 &ndash March 13, 1996) was an influential Oscar -nominated Polish Film director and 1996)
• June 28 - Joseph Goguen, American computer scientist (d. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Joseph Amadee Goguen ( 28 June, 1941 – 3 July, 2006) was a Computer science professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering 2006)

July

• July 1
  • Alfred G. Gilman, American scientist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • Myron Scholes, American economist, Nobel Prize laureate
• July 6 - Harold Leighton Weller, American conductor
• July 7 - Bill Oddie, English comedian and ornithologist
• July 10 - Jackie Lane, British actress
• July 11 - Tommy Vance, English disc jockey (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Alfred Goodman Gilman (born July 1, 1941) is an American pharmacologist and biochemist. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Myron Samuel Scholes (born July 1, 1941) is one of the authors of the Black-Scholes equation The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Harold “Hal” Leighton Weller (born July 6, 1941 Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death William Edgar Oddie, OBE (born 7 July 1941 is an English Actor, Writer, Comedian, Natural history Presenter England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh Ornithology (from Greek ὄρνις ὄρνιθος ornis, ornithos, "bird" and λόγος logos, "knowledge" is the branch of Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Jackie Lane (born 10 July 1941 in Manchester) is an English actress noted for her role as Dodo Chaplet, a companion Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Tommy Vance, born Richard Anthony Crispian Francis Prew Hope-Weston ( 11 July 1941 &ndash 6 March 2005) was a British 2005)
• July 12 - Benny Parsons, American race car driver (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Benjamin Stewart Parsons ( July 12 1941 – January 16 2007) was an American NASCAR driver and later an announcer/analyst 2007)

July 14

• • Maulana Karenga, American author and activist
  • Andreas Khol, Austrian politician
• July 19 - Vikki Carr, American singer
• July 27 - Bill Baxley, Alabama politician
• July 28 - Riccardo Muti, Italian conductor
• July 29
  • Jennifer Dunn, American politician (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Maulana Karenga (born Ronald McKinley Everett on July 14, 1941, and also known as Ron Everett) is an African American Andreas Khol (born July 14, 1941, in Bergen, Germany) is an Austrian politician of the center-conservative Austrian People's Party Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Vikki Carr (born July 19 1941, in El Paso Texas as Florencia Vicenta de Casillas Martinez Cardona) is an American Singer Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. William Joseph Baxley II (born June 27 1941) is an American Democratic politician and attorney Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Riccardo Muti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (b Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Jennifer Blackburn Dunn ( July 29, 1941 – September 5, 2007) was a prominent Republican member of the United States House of 2007)
  • David Warner, English actor
• July 30 - Paul Anka, Canadian-American singer and songwriter
• July 31 - Amarsinh Chaudhary, Indian politician

August

• August 3 - Martha Stewart, American television and magazine personality
• August 6 - Lyle Berman, American poker player
• August 14 - Connie Smith, American singer
• August 20 - Slobodan Milošević, President of Serbia (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. David Warner may refer to Dave Warner, or David Robert Warner an Australian author rock musician and screenwriter David Warner (actor Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Amarsinh Chaudhary ( July 31, 1941, Surat, Gujarat, India – August 15, 2004 Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Martha Stewart (born Martha Helen Kostyra; August 3, 1941) is an American Business magnate, Television host, author Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Lyle Berman (born August 6, 1941 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is a professional Poker player and business executive Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Connie Smith (born Constance June Meador 14 August, 1941, in Elkhart Indiana) is an American Country music singer Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine The President of Serbia is the Head of state of the Republic of Serbia. 2006)
• August 22 - Bill Parcells, American football coach
• August 28 - Joseph Shabalala, South African musician (Ladysmith Black Mambazo)

September

• September 2
  • David Bale, South African-born activist (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Bill Parcells (born Duane Charles Parcells August 22, 1941 in Englewood New Jersey) is the current Executive Vice President of Football Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Joseph Shabalala ( 28 August 1941 -) born Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala, is the founder and musical director of the Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal style of Isicathamiya and mbube. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. David Howard Bale (September 2 1941 &ndash December 30 2003 was a South African born entrepreneur and an Animal rights activist 2003)
  • John Thompson, American basketball coach
• September 4 - Sushilkumar Shinde, Indian politician
• September 9
  • Otis Redding, American musician (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. John Thompson Jr (born September 2 1941) is an American former Basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Sushilkumar Shinde (सुशीलकुमार शिंदे (born September 4, 1941, Solapur, Maharashtra) is an Indian politician Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Otis Ray Redding Jr ( September 9, 1941 December 10, 1967) was an American soul singer 1967)
  • Dennis Ritchie, American computer scientist
• September 10
  • Christopher Hogwood, English conductor and harpsichordist
  • Gunpei Yokoi, Japanese computer game producer (d. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie (born September 9, 1941) is an American computer scientist notable for his influence on C and other Programming Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Christopher Jarvis Haley Hogwood CBE (born 10 September 1941) is an English conductor, Harpsichordist Writer and scholar Gunpei Yokoi, also spelled ( September 10 1941 – October 4 1997) was a long-time Nintendo employee creator of the Game 1997)
• September 14 - Alberto Naranjo, Venezuelan musician
• September 15
  • George Saimes, American football player
  • Mirosław Hermaszewski, First Polish Cosmonaut in Space
• September 17 - Bob Matsui, U. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Alberto Naranjo (born September 14, 1941) is a Musician He was born in Caracas Venezuela. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. George T Saimes (born September 15, 1941 in Canton, Ohio) was an American football Defensive back and fullback Mirosław Hermaszewski (born September 15, 1941) is a retired Polish Air Force officer Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Robert Takeo Matsui (松井 武男 September 17, 1941 – January 1, 2005) was an American Politician from the S. Congressman from California (d. 2005)
• September 19 - Cass Elliott, American singer (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Cass Elliot ( September 19 1941 – July 29 1974) born Ellen Naomi Cohen, was a noted American Singer, best 1974)
• September 20 - Dale Chihuly, American Glass Sculptor
• September 24 - Guy Hovis, American singer
• September 27 - Gay Kayler Ashcroft, Australian country music singer

October

• October 2 - Zareh Baronian, Archimandrite, Dr. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Dale Patrick Chihuly (b September 20, 1941 in Tacoma Washington, U Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Guy Lee Hovis Jr (born September 24 1941) is an American -born singer who was one of the featured performers of television's The Lawrence Welk Show Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Gay Kayler (born Gay Kahler 27 September 1941, Gatton, Queensland) is an Australian country music entertainer and recording Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Archimandrite Zareh Baronian (born 2 October 1941 in Bucharest) is an Armenian theologian and abbot , theologian, Armenian Church, Bucarest
• October 4
  • Jackie Collins, British writer
  • Anne Rice, American writer
• October 5 - Eduardo Duhalde, President of Argentina
• October 8 - Jesse Jackson, American clergyman and civil rights activist
• October 9 - Trent Lott, former United States Senate Minority Leader and United States Senate Majority Leader
• October 10 - Peter Coyote, American actor
• October 13 - Paul Simon, American singer and composer
• October 16 - Tim McCarver, baseball commentator
• October 20 - Anneke Wills, British actress
• October 23 - Mel Winkler, American actor
• October 25
  • Helen Reddy, Australian singer and actress
  • Anne Tyler, American novelist
• October 28
  • John Hallam, Irish actor
  • Hank Marvin, British guitarist, singer and songwriter
• October 27 - Gerd Brantenberg, Norwegian feminist author and gay rights activist
• October 30 - Theodor W. Hänsch, German physicist, Nobel Prize laureate

November

• November 1 - Nigel Dempster, British journalist, author, broadcaster and diarist (d. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Jacqueline Jill "Jackie" Collins (born 4 October, 1937) is a British -born Novelist and former Actress. Anne Rice (born Howard Allen O'Brien on October 4, 1941) is a best-selling American Author of gothic and religious-themed Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Eduardo Alberto Duhalde (born 5 October 1941 is a former president of Argentina. The President of Argentina (full title President of the Argentine Nation, Spanish: Presidente de la Nación Argentina) is the Head of state Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Jesse Louis Jackson Sr (born October 8 1941 is an American Civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Chester Trent Lott Sr (born October 9, 1941) is a former United States Senator from Mississippi and a member of the Republican Party The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders (also called Senate Floor Leaders) are two United States Senators who are elected by the party conferences The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders (also called Senate Floor Leaders) are two United States Senators who are elected by the party conferences Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Peter Coyote (born October 10, 1941) is an American actor and author and has narrated many documentaries and Audio books. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13 1941 is an American Songwriter, Musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western James Timothy McCarver (born October 16, 1941) is an American former Major League Baseball Catcher, and a current Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Anneke Wills (born 20 October 1941 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands) is a British actress noted for her role Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Mel Winkler (born October 23, 1941) is an American film and TV actor Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Helen Reddy (born October 25, 1941) is an Australian/American Singer / Songwriter. Anne Tyler (born October 25, 1941) is a Pulitzer Prize -winning U Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine John Hallam ( 28 October 1941 &ndash 14 November 2006) was a Northern Irish actor Brian Robson Rankin (born 28 October 1941) Newcastle upon Tyne, known by the Stage name Hank B Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Gerd Mjøen Brantenberg (born October 27, 1941) is a Norwegian author, teacher and Feminist writer Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Theodor Wolfgang Hänsch (b 30 October 1941 in Heidelberg, Germany) is a German physicist. The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Nigel Richard Patton Dempster ( 1 November 1941 in Calcutta, India — 12 July 2007 in Ham, Surrey 2007)
• November 5 - Art Garfunkel, American singer. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Arthur Ira Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American Singer-songwriter and Actor of Romanian Jewish ancestry
• November 6 - Doug Sahm, American musician (d. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Douglas Wayne Sahm ( November 6, 1941 – November 18, 1999) was a Musician from Texas. 1999)
• November 18 - David Hemmings, English actor (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull David Hemmings ( November 18, 1941 &ndash December 3, 2003) was an English Film Actor and director 2003)
• November 23 - Derek Mahon, Irish poet
• November 25 - Gohar Shahi, Spiritual Leader of Pakistan (d. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Derek Mahon (born 23 November 1941) is a Northern Irish poet He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi ( Urdu: ریاض احمد گوھر شاہی) (&lrm 25 November, 1941 – 25 November, 2001 2001)
• November 26 - G. Alan Marlatt, American psychologist
• November 27 - Eddie Rabbitt, American musician (d. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" G Alan Marlatt, PhD is Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington and Director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at that institution Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Edward Thomas Rabbit (born November 27, 1941 - May 7, 1998) was a Country music singer 1998)
• November 29 - Bill Freehan, baseball player

December

• December 9 - Beau Bridges, American actor
• December 10
  • Colin Kelly, American airman
  • Kyu Sakamoto, Japanese singer and actor (d. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe William Ashley Freehan (born November 29 1941 in Detroit Michigan) is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Colin Purdie Kelly Jr ( July 11, 1915 – December 10, 1941) Born in Madison Florida, he was a World War II B-17 was a Japanese singer and actor He is ranked at number 18 in a list of Japan's top 100 influential musicians by HMV. 1985)
• December 13 - John Davidson, American singer and actor
• December 18 - Prince William of Gloucester
• December 19 - Lee Myung Bak, the 17th president of South Korea
• December 23 - Ron Bushy, musician, Iron Butterfly
• December 23 - Tim Hardin, American musician (d. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life John Hamilton Davidson Sr (born December 13, 1941) is an American Singer, Actor and Game show host known for hosting Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Prince William of Gloucester (William Henry Andrew Frederick 18 December 1941 - 28 August 1972) was a member of the British royal family Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Lee Myung-bak (ˈliː ˈmjʊŋˌbæk or Korean) (born December 19, 1941) is the tenth and current President of South Korea The President of the Republic of Korea is according to the Constitution head of state chief executive of the government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Ron Bushy (b December 23, 1945) is a co-founder and Drummer of the rock band Iron Butterfly. Iron Butterfly is an American Psychedelic rock and early Heavy metal band well known for their 1968 hit " In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Timothy James Hardin ( 23 December 1941 – 29 December 1980) was an American folk Musician and Composer 1980)
• December 24 - John Levene, British actor
• December 30 - Mel Renfro, American football player
• December 31 - Sir Alex Ferguson, Manager of Manchester United

Deaths

January-February

• January 4 - Henri Bergson, French philiosopher, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature (b. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes John Levene, (born 24 December, 1941) is an English actor His most famous role was that of Sergeant Benton of UNIT on the television series Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Melvin Lacy "Mel" Renfro (born December 30, 1941 in Houston Texas) is a former American football Cornerback and safety Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE, (born 31 December 1941 in Govan, Glasgow) is a Scottish football manager Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred 1859)
• January 5 - Amy Johnson, English aviator (b. Year 1859 ( MDCCCLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout 1903)
• January 8 - Lord Robert Baden-Powell, English soldier and founder of the Boy Scouts (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army 1847)
• January 10
  • Frank Bridge, English composer (b. Year 1847 ( MDCCCXLVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Frank Bridge (26 February 1879 &ndash 10 January 1941 was an English Composer. 1879)
  • Sir John Lavery, Irish artist (b. Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Sir John Lavery ( 20 March, 1856 &ndash 10 January, 1941) was an Irish painter best known for his portraits 1856)
  • Joe Penner, American comedian and actor (b. Year 1856 ( MDCCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Joe Penner ( 11 November 1904 &mdash 10 January 1941) was a Hungarian-born American 1930s-era vaudeville radio and film comedian 1904)
• January 13 - James Joyce, Irish writer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 &ndash 13 January 1941 was an Irish expatriate writer widely considered to be one of the most influential writers of the 1882)
• February 6 - Banjo Paterson, Australian poet & journalist (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941 was a famous Australian Bush poet, journalist and author A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends 1864)
• February 9 - Aaron S. Watkins, American temperance movement leader (b. Year 1864 ( MDCCCLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Aaron S Watkins (1863-1941 born in Ohio in 1863 was president of Asbury College in Kentucky. 1863)
• February 11 - Rudolf Hilferding, German economist and Minister of Finance (b. Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Rudolf Hilferding ( 10 August 1877 &ndash February 11, 1941) was an Austrian-born Marxist Economist, leading Socialist 1877)
• February 21 - Frederick Banting, Canadian physician, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1877 ( MDCCCLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Frederick Grant Banting KBE MC FRSC ( November 14, 1891 &ndash February 21, 1941) was a The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1891)
• February 24 - Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière, German submariner (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Vice Admiral Lothar von Arnauld de la Perière ( March 18, 1886 &ndash February 24, 1941) born in Posen, was a German 1886)
• February 27 - William D. Byron, U. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation William Devereux Byron II ( May 15, 1895 &ndash February 27, 1941) a Democrat, was a U S. Congressman (b. 1895)
• February 28 - King Alfonso XIII of Spain (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Reign Although Alfonso's reign would not end well it began well 1886)

March-July

• March 6 - Gutzon Borglum, American sculptor (b. Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of (John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum ( March 25, 1867 &ndash March 6, 1941) was an American artist and sculptor famous 1867)
• March 8 - Sherwood Anderson, American author (b. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Sherwood Anderson (September 13 1876 &ndash March 8 1941 was an American writer mainly of short stories, most notably the collection Winesburg Ohio 1876)
• March 15 - Alexej von Jawlensky, Russian painter (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Alexej Georgewitsch von Jawlensky (?13 March 1864 &ndash 15 March 1941 was a Russian Expressionist painter active in Germany. 1864)
• March 28 - Virginia Woolf, English writer (b. Year 1864 ( MDCCCLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. (Adeline Virginia Woolf (née Stephen; 25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941 was an English Novelist and Essayist, regarded as one of the foremost 1882)
• April 13 - Annie Jump Cannon, American astronomer (b. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Annie Jump Cannon ( December 11, 1863 &ndash April 13, 1941) was an American Astronomer whose cataloging work was instrumental 1863)
• April 16 - Josiah Stamp, 1st Baron Stamp, Bt, GCB, GBE, FBA, a British civil servant, industrialist, economist, statistician and banker (b. Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Josiah Charles Stamp 1st Baron Stamp, Bt, GCB, GBE, FBA, ( June 21 1880 - April 16 1941) was a 1880)
• April 24 - Karin Boye, Swedish poetess (suicide) (b. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to ( October 26 1900 – April 24 1941) was a Swedish Poet and Novelist. 1900)
• April 28 - Luisa Tetrazzini, Italian coloratura soprano (b. Year 1900 ( MCM) was an exceptional Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Luisa Tetrazzini ( June 29, 1871 - April 28, 1940) was an Italian dramatic Coloratura Soprano. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Coloratura has several meanings The word derives from the Italian colorare (to Colour; to heighten to enliven or colorazione (colouring coloration This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. 1871)
• May 16 - Minnie Vautrin, American missionary and heroine of the Nanjing Massacre (b. Year 1871 ( MDCCCLXXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Wilhelmina (Minnie Vautrin ( September 27, 1886 – May 16, 1941) was an American Missionary renowned for saving the lives 1887)
• May 30 - Prajadhipok, Rama VII, king of Thailand (b. Year 1887 ( MDCCCLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Prajadhipok ( Rama VII, พระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว Phra Pokklao Chaoyuhua) ( November 8, 1893 - 1893)
• June 2 - Lou Gehrig, baseball player (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig ( June 19 1903  – June 2 1941) born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American 1903)
• June 4 - Wilhelm II, Last Emperor of Germany (b. Year 1903 ( MCMIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar or a Common year starting Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. 1859)
• June 6 - Louis Chevrolet, Swiss-born automobile builder and race car driver (b. Year 1859 ( MDCCCLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Louis-Joseph Chevrolet ( December 25, 1878, Bonfol, Canton of Jura, Switzerland - June 6, 1941 1878)
• June 29 - Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Polish pianist, composer, and third Prime Minister of Poland (b. Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Ignacy Jan Paderewski GBE (November 18 1860 - June 29 1941 was a Polish Pianist, Composer, Diplomat, and politician and the The Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland represents the Council of Ministers (the Cabinet and directs their work supervises territorial self-government 1860)
• July 4 - Antoni Łomnicki, Polish mathematician (b. Year 1860 ( MDCCLX) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Antoni Marian Łomnicki (b January 17, 1881 in Lwów (now Lviv - July 4, 1941 in Lemberg) (now Lviv was a Polish 1881)
• July 10 - Jelly Roll Morton, American jazz musician and composer (b. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton ( ca September 20, 1885 or October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941) was an 1890)
• July 11 - Arthur Evans, English archaeologist (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Sir Arthur John Evans ( July 8 1851 &ndash July 11 1941) was a British Archaeologist most famous for unearthing the palace of 1851)
• July 25 - Allan Forrest, American actor (b. 1851 ( MDCCCLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Allan Forrest ( 1 September 1885 - 25 July 1941) was an American Silent film Actor. 1885)
• July 26 - Henri Lebesgue, French mathematician (b. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Henri Léon Lebesgue leɔ̃ ləˈbɛg ( June 28, 1875, Beauvais &ndash July 26, 1941, Paris) was a French 1875)

August-December

• August 7 - Rabindranath Tagore, Indian author, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred 1861)
• August 13 - James Stuart Blackton, American film producer (b. Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. James Stuart Blackton ( January 5, 1875 - August 13, 1941) usually known as J 1875)
• August 14 - Paul Sabatier, French chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Paul Sabatier ( November 5, 1854 &ndash August 14, 1941) was a French chemist born at Carcassonne. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1854)
• August 30 - Peder Oluf Pedersen, Danish engineer and physicist (b. Year 1854 ( MDCCCLIV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Peder Oluf Pedersen ( June 19, 1874 – August 30, 1941) was a Danish Engineer and Physicist. 1874)
• August 31 - Marina Tsvetaeva, Russian poet (suicide) (b. Year 1874 ( MDCCCLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Marina Ivanovna Tsvetaeva (Мари́на Ива́новна Цвета́ева Marina Ivanovna Cvetaeva ( &ndash 31 August 1941 was a Russian and Soviet Poet 1892)
• September 12 - Hans Spemann, German embryologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1892 ( MDCCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Hans Spemann ( June 27, 1869 &ndash September 9, 1941) was a German embryologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1869)
• October 5 - Louis Brandeis, U. Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Louis Dembitz Brandeis ( November 13, 1856 – October 5, 1941) was an American litigator, Supreme Court Justice, advocate S. Supreme Court Justice (b. 1856)
• October 8 - Valentine O'Hara, author and authority on Russia and the Baltic States (b. Year 1856 ( MDCCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Valentine James O'Hara ( 8 February 1875 – 8 October 1941) was a noted Irish author and authority on Russia and the Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The Baltic states (Balti riigid Baltijas valstis Baltijos valstybės or Baltic countries are three countries in Northern Europe, all members of the 1875)
• October 26 - Arkady Gaidar, Russian writer (killed in combat) (b. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Arkady Petrovich Golikov (Арка́дий Петро́вич Го́ликов ( &mdash October 26 1941) better known as Arkady Gaidar (ru Арка́дий 1904)
• November 18
  • Walther Nernst, German chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Walther Hermann Nernst ( June 25, 1864 &ndash November 18, 1941) was a German Physicist who is known for his theories The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1864)
  • Chris Watson, third Prime Minister of Australia (b. Year 1864 ( MDCCCLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year John Christian Watson (9 April 1867 – 18 November 1941 commonly known as Chris Watson, Australian politician was the third Prime Minister of Australia The Prime Minister of Australia is the Head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia, holding office on commission from the Governor-General. 1867)
• November 21 - Henrietta Vinton Davis, American elocutionist, dramatist, impersonator, public speaker (b. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Henrietta Vinton Davis ( August 15, 1860 - November 23, 1941) was an American elocutionist, Dramatist, and 1860)
• November 26 - Niels Hansen Jacobsen, Danish sculptor and ceramist (b. Year 1860 ( MDCCLX) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Niels Hansen Jacobsen ( September 10 1861 - November 26 1941) was a Danish sculptor and Ceramist who is famous 1861)
• December 3 - Christian Sinding, Norwegian composer (b. Year 1861 ( MDCCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Christian August Sinding ( January 11, 1856 &ndash December 3, 1941) was a Norwegian Composer and the brother of the 1856)
• December 7 - Pearl Harbor Attack, Japanese Surprise Attack On Naval Base In Hawaii) (b. Year 1856 ( MDCCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways The attack on Pearl Harbor (or Hawaii Operation, as it was called by the Imperial General Headquarters) was a surprise Military strike conducted by 1884)
• December 7 - Isaac Campbell Kidd, American admiral (died in the attack on Pearl Harbor) (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Isaac Campbell Kidd (March 26 1884 &ndash December 7 1941 was an American Rear Admiral in the United States Navy who was killed on the bridge of the 1884)
• December 12 - Cesar Basa, Filipino pilot (b. Year 1884 ( MDCCCLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Cesar Fernando Basa was a Filipino pilot and hero of World War II. 1915)
• December 30 - El Lissitzky, Russian artist and architect (b. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St (Лазарь Маркович Лисицкий על ליסיצקי November 23 1890 – December 30 1941 better known as El Lissitzky (Эль Лисицкий was a 1890)

Nobel prizes

• Physics - not awarded
• Chemistry - not awarded
• Medicine - not awarded
• Literature - not awarded
• Peace - not awarded

Ship events

• List of ship launches in 1941
• List of ship commissionings in 1941
• List of shipwrecks in 1941

External links

• 1941 Coin Pictures

Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Nobel Prize in Physics (Nobelpriset i fysik is awarded once a year by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. The Nobel Prize in Literature (Nobelpriset i litteratur is awarded annually since 1901 to an author from any country who has in the words from the will of Alfred The Nobel Peace Prize ( Swedish, Danish and Nobels fredspris is one of five Nobel Prizes Bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor The list of ship launches in 1941 includes a chronological list of all Ships launched in 1941. The list of ship commissionings in 1941 includes a chronological list of all Ships commissioned in 1941. The list of shipwrecks in 1941 includes all Ships sunk foundered grounded or otherwise lost during 1941.

---

© 2009 citizendia.org; parts available under the terms of GNU Free Documentation License, from http://en.wikipedia.org