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January 2, 1941

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Notable Deaths

1941Mischa Levitzki, Russian-American pianist and composer (born 1898)^[†]

Mischa Levitzki was a Russian-born U.S.-based concert pianist and composer.

Historical Events

1941World War II: The Cardiff Blitz severely damages the cathedral in Cardiff, Wales.^[†]

World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the deadliest conflict in history, causing the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Korea were occupied, and German and Japanese leaders were tried for war crimes.

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Headlines from January 2, 1941

VANDENBERG TAKES NEW STAND ON WAR; Would Risk Getting in by All Aid to Britain if Hitler Refused Just Peace, He Says VANDENBERG TAKES NEW STAND ON WAR

By Harold B. Hintonspecial To the New York Times

Sen Vandenberg modifies isolationist stand

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FOR A FIRM DOLLAR; Report Advises Ending President's Power to Devalue Currency GOLD, DEBT AND TAX STEPS Direct Sale of Federal Bonds Urged -- Goal of a Balanced Budget Is Set Forth NEW POLICY ASKED BY RESERVE BOARD

By Frederick R. Barkleyspecial To the New York Times

Fed Reserve Bd urges securities sale to investors rather than to banks; text; summary

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Use of U.S. Ships Asked; BRITISH TO TIGHTEN BLOCKADE OF EIRE

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Ship route exch planned to release Brit ships from Pacific for Atlantic and Mediterranean

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Skirmishes Deep in Libya; ITALY IS HIT HARD BY R.A.F. RAIDERS

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WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, Before Bardia, Libya, Dec. 30 (Delayed) (UP) -- British armored-car patrols have penetrated to a point a few miles south of Tobruk, more than seventy miles inside Libya, and spent a day observing the defenses of that important Italian base and reconnoitring an airfield south of Tobruk.

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CONGRESS IS ALERT; Expectation Keen as to Moves President Will Ask Be Rushed HE MAY LIMIT HIS TOPICS Some Think His Monday Talk Will Deal With Defense and British Aid Only CONGRESS AWAITS PRESIDENT'S LEAD

By the Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- With President Roosevelt's plan for lending war equipment to England and the whole question of American policy toward the European conflict providing a seething controversy, the Seventy-seventh Congress will convene formally on Friday.

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