Date: January 5, 1941
World War II: Adolf Hitler appoints himself as head of the Oberkommando des Heeres. Date: December 19, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 19 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1941Bismarck Sinks HMS Hood in Battle of the Denmark Strait, May…
World War II: British and Commonwealth troops capture Tobruk from Italian forces during Operation Compass. Date: January 22, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 22 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1941Greek Government and King George II Evacuate Athens, April 23,…
World War II: The destroyer USSΒ Reuben James is torpedoed by a German U-boat near Iceland, killing more than 100 U.S. Navy sailors. It is the first U.S. Navy vessel sunk by enemy action in WWII. Date: October 31, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 31 π Events on this day…
A coup in Panama declares Ricardo Adolfo de la Guardia Arango the new president. Date: October 9, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 9 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1941Construction Begins on the Pentagon September 11, 1941Tighina Agreement Signed by…
World War II: German troops, aided by local auxiliaries, murder nine thousand residents of the SΕonim Ghetto in a single day. Date: November 14, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 14 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1941Nazi-Affiliated UstaΕ‘e Take Control…
First flight of the Gloster E.28/39, the first British and Allied jet aircraft. Date: May 15, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 15 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1941IaΘi Pogrom: Romanian Authorities Murder 13,266 Jews June 27, 1941Battle of Moscow:…