What happened this day in history October 22, 1941

What are the important events that happened on October 22, 1941? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 22, 1941: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 22, 1941 is the 295th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 70 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 9, 1941 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaenneacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $275.73. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Snake is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 22, 1941 Historical Events

  • 1941
    World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are executed by the Germans in retaliation for the death of a German officer.

Who died on October 22, 1941?

  • 1941
    Guy Môquet, French hero of the resistance(executed)(b. 1924)

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