Historical Events
"The Roaring Lion"
In an emotional speech to the Canadian Parliament Winston Churchill states Britain will never surrender to "Hitler and his Nazi gang" and that "they have asked for total war. Let us make sure they get it". Afterwards Yousef Karsh captures him in his famous photograph, "The Roaring Lion".
- Nazis require Dutch physicians to join Nazi organization
Famous Birthdays
- Franne Lee (née Newman), American Tony Award-winning costume designer (Sweeny Todd; SNL, 1975-80), born in The Bronx, NYC (d. 2023)
- Mel Renfro, American football player
Famous Weddings
- Al Capone's son Sonny marries in Miami Beach
Famous Deaths
- El Lissitzky, Russian artist and architect (b. 1890)
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About December 30, 1941
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn