What happened this day in history December 12, 1941

What are the important events that happened on December 12, 1941? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 12, 1941: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 12, 1941 is the 346th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 19 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 29, 1941 – a Friday. 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 ‘trihectatetracontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,375.05. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Sagittarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx 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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December 12, 1941 Historical Events

  • 1941
    Adolf Hitler announces extermination of the Jews at a meeting in the Reich Chancellery
  • 1941
    World War II: Fifty-four Japanese A6M Zero fighters raid Batangas Field, Philippines. Jesús Villamor and four Filipino fighter pilots fend them off; César Basa is killed.
  • 1941
    World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Bulgaria. Hungary and Romania declare war on the United States. India declares war on Japan.
  • 1941
    World War II: USMC F4F “Wildcats” sink the first 4 major Japanese ships off Wake Island.

Who died on December 12, 1941?

  • 1941
    César Basa, Philippine Air Force and World War II hero (b. 1915)

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