World War II: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, the United States, Britain and the Netherlands freeze all Japanese assets and cut off oil shipments. Date: July 26, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 26 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Battle of Grand Harbour, British forces on Malta destroy an attack by the Italian Decima Flottiglia MAS. Fort St Elmo Bridge covering the harbour is demolished in the process. Date: July 26, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 26 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅…
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin consolidates the Commissariats of Home Affairs and National Security to form the NKVD and names Lavrentiy Beria its chief. Date: July 20, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
Joe DiMaggio hits safely for the 56th consecutive game, a streak that still stands as an MLB record. Date: July 16, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 16 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. Date: July 13, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 13 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. Date: July 11, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
Jedwabne pogrom: Massacre of Polish Jews living in and near the village of Jedwabne. Date: July 10, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 10 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. Date: July 7, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 7 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: The German army launches its offensive to encircle several Soviet armies near Smolensk. Date: July 6, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river. Date: July 5, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 5 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)