1941 facts for kids
Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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Centuries: | 19th century – 20th century – 21st century |
Decades: | 1910s 1920s 1930s – 1940s – 1950s 1960s 1970s |
Years: | 1938 1939 1940 – 1941 – 1942 1943 1944 |
The year 1941 was a very important time in history, especially because of World War II. Many big things happened around the world, changing how countries interacted. It was a year when the United States officially joined the war, and many famous people were born or passed away.
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Key Events of 1941
World War II Begins for the U.S.
- December 7 – A major event happened when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in the U.S.. This attack led the U.S. to officially join World War II. It was a turning point for the war.
- January 19 – British troops attacked areas in Eritrea that were controlled by Italy.
- January 21 – Australian and British forces attacked Tobruk, a city in Libya. This was part of the fighting in North Africa during the war.
- January 22 – British troops successfully captured Tobruk from the Italian forces.
Important Speeches and Decisions
- January 6 – Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was the President of the United States, gave his famous Four Freedoms Speech. He talked about important rights everyone should have.
- January 10 – The Lend-Lease program was brought to the United States Congress. This program allowed the U.S. to help its allies in the war by lending them military supplies.
- January 23 – Charles Lindbergh, a famous pilot, spoke to the U.S. Congress. He suggested that the United States should try to make a peace agreement with Adolf Hitler.
Other Big Changes
- April 10 – Croatia declared itself independent from Yugoslavia. This was a big political change in Europe.
- September 11 – The building of The Pentagon began. This huge building in the U.S. is the headquarters for the country's defense.
Famous People Born in 1941
Many people who became famous were born in 1941. They include artists, musicians, actors, and politicians.
Artists and Entertainers
- January 3 – Van Dyke Parks, a musician and composer.
- January 5 – Hayao Miyazaki, a very famous Japanese movie maker known for animated films.
- January 9 – Joan Baez, an American singer known for her folk music.
- January 14 – Faye Dunaway, an American actress.
- January 15 – Captain Beefheart, an American singer.
- January 21 – Plácido Domingo, a Spanish opera singer.
- May 24 – Bob Dylan, a well-known American poet and musician.
- June 5 – Martha Argerich, an Argentinian pianist.
- September 9 – Otis Redding, a famous musician.
- October 13 – Paul Simon, an American musician.
Political and Public Figures
- January 14 – Milan Kučan, a politician from Slovenia.
- January 30 – Dick Cheney, who later became the Vice President of the United States.
- February 16 – Kim Jong-il, who became the supreme commander of North Korea.
- April 18 – Michael D. Higgins, the current President of Ireland.
- September 8 – Bernie Sanders, an American politician.
- October 5 – Eduardo Duhalde, a former President of Argentina.
- October 8 – Jesse Jackson, an American pastor and civil rights leader.
Notable People Who Passed Away in 1941
The year 1941 also saw the passing of several important figures.
Writers and Artists
- January 13 – James Joyce, a famous writer.
- March 6 – Gutzon Borglum, a sculptor known for his large works.
- March 28 – Virginia Woolf, a well-known writer.
- August 7 – Rabindranath Tagore, a writer and poet.
Other Important Figures
- January 8 – Lord Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, who founded the Scouting movement.
- February 28 – King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
- June 2 – Lou Gehrig, a legendary baseball player.
- June 6 – Louis Chevrolet, who helped build famous cars.
- September 13 – Elias Disney, the father of Walt Disney.
- November 18 – Chris Watson, who was the third Prime Minister of Australia.
Nobel Prizes in 1941
In 1941, the Nobel Prizes were not awarded in several categories due to the ongoing World War II.
- Nobel Prize in Physics – not awarded
- Chemistry – not awarded
- Medicine – not awarded
- Literature – not awarded
- Peace – not awarded
Movies Released in 1941
- Citizen Kane was a famous movie released in 1941. It is still considered one of the greatest movies ever made.
Images for kids
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USS Arizona ablaze after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
See also
In Spanish: 1941 para niños
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