Historical Events
Watch on the Rhine
Lillian Hellman's play "Watch on the Rhine" premieres in NYC
- Nazis forbid Jewish access to cafés
- Pro-German Rashid Ali al-Ghailani grabs power in Iraq
- The Blockade Runner Badge for German Kriegsmarine is instituted.
- US Navy takes over Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay
Famous Birthdays
- Ajit Wadekar, Indian cricket batsman and captain (37 Tests; top score 143; Bombay), born in Mumbai, India (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Hippolyte Delehaye, Flemish historian and hagiographer, dies at 81
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About April 1, 1941
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
