What Happened on July 15, 1941

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Britain's MAUD Report edited by physicist James Chadwick approved, concludes an atomic bomb is feasible

Event of Interest

Howard Florey and Norman Heatley present freeze dried mold cultures (Penicillin)


Famous Birthdays

  • Geoffrey Burgon, British jazz trumpeter, and film, television and concert composer (City Adventures), born in Hampshire, England (d. 2010)

About July 15, 1941

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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