Historical Events
- Luftwaffe bombs German 23rd division
- NY Yankees pitcher Lefty Gomez sets MLB record for most walks in a shutout, issuing 11 in 9-0 win v St. Louis Browns
- The first Jeep is produced
Famous Birthdays
- Étienne Roda-Gil, French songwriter and screenwriter, born in Septfonds, Tarn-et-Garonne, France (d. 2004)
- Ron Brown, American politician (US Secretary of Commerce, 1993-96; Democratic Party Chairman, 1989-93), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1996)
1941 Highlights
About August 1, 1941
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo