What Happened on April 25, 1941

Historical Events

Operation Mercury

Operation Mercury: Adolf Hitler orders the conquest of the island of Crete, the first mainly airborne invasion in military history

Famous Birthdays

  • Bertrand Tavernier, French actor (Capt Conan, L627, Daddy Nostalgie), born in Lyon, France
  • Lawrence J. Smith, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from Florida (1983-93), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Princess Muna al-Hussein, mother of King Abdullah II of Jordan, born in Chelmondiston, Suffolk, England

About April 25, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus