Historical Events
- British cruiser HMS Dorsetshire forces crew of German submarine supply ship MV Python to scuttle vessel in the South Atlantic 1,150 miles west of South Africa
Emperor Hirohito
Japanese Emperor Hirohito signs declaration of war
- US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) organizes
Famous Birthdays
- Federico Faggin, Italian physicist and inventor (microprocessor), born in Vicenza, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Alva B. Adams, American politician (U.S. Senator from Colorado, 1933-41), dies at 66
- Horace Chapman, South African cricket all-rounder (2 Tests, 1 wicket; Natal), dies at 51
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About December 1, 1941
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius