On this day
Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
1941Martin Jarvis, English actor[†]
Martin Jarvis OBE is an English actor. Described by the BBC as "one of Britain's most distinguished and versatile actors", he has had a varied career in theatre, film and television, and is particularly noted for radio acting and voicing audiobooks.
1941Andy Smillie, English footballer[†]
Andrew Thomas Smillie is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
1941Cliff Nobles, American musician (died 2008)[†]
Clifford James Nobles was an American soul singer, who is best known for his instrumental hit, "The Horse".
1941Ted Strickland, American psychologist and politician, 68th Governor of Ohio[†]
Theodore Strickland is an American politician who served as the 68th governor of Ohio from 2007 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 6th congressional district. As of 2025, he is the last Democrat to serve as governor of Ohio.
1941Mihály Babits, Hungarian poet and author (born 1883)[†]
Mihály Babits was a Hungarian poet, writer, essayist, and translator. His poems are well known for their intense religious themes. His novels such as “The Children of Death” (1927) explore psychological problems.
Hopkins conf on Brit and U S aid to USSR, London
Roosevelt boards yacht at New London submarine base
There's no telling what the Weather Man will do next. Yesterday, according to his own admission, was a lovely day. But instead of enjoying it, as most people in the city did, he spent his time collecting statistics for the day, for last month, and even for the history of the Weather Bureau, which is currently celebrating its fiftieth anniversary.
curfew in effect; few stations fail to comply; day sales soar; met area incidents cited; illus
Canada: lifts gasoline curbs for U S tourists
Offers income tax plan, House com
Hogan expected to get Repub-Fusion and Amer Labor party backing
RAF bombs Berlin, Hamburg, Kiel and Cherbourg; German-held Channel coast bombed; German planes bomb northeast Eng port, east coast and Scotland; Berlin belittles RAF raid; claims Brit ss sunk near Faroe Islands
Germans blocked in Kiev drive; Moscow repts situation unchanged, all fronts; Estonian battle continues; German submarine sunk, Baltic Sea; 22 German planes claimed in Moscow raid; German steamer reptd sunk off Northern Norway