Historical Events
- German 11st Army surrounds 20 Soviet divisions at Oeman
- Jews are expelled from Hungarian Ruthenia
Famous Birthdays
- Doris Coley, American singer (The Shirelles), born in Goldsboro, California (d. 2000)
- Homer Banks, American singer and songwriter (Be What You Are), born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Jose Juan Tablada, Mexican poet (el Florilegio), dies at 70
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About August 2, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
