What Happened on July 18, 1941

Historical Events

  • SS drowns 40 Jews in Dvina River, Belorussia

Famous Birthdays

  • Jack Jersey, Indonesian-Dutch singer and producer, born in Cimahi, Indonesia (d. 1997)
  • Lonnie Mack [McIntosh], American blues-rock guitarist, and singer-songwriter (Baby What's Wrong), born in West Harrison, Indiana (d. 2016)
  • Martha Reeves, American pop and R&B singer (Martha & the Vandellas - "Dancing in the Street"), born in Eufaula, Alabama

Famous Deaths

  • Dionyssios Lavrangas, Greek composer and conductor (Elliniko Melodhrama (Greek Opera), 1900-35), dies at 80
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights

About July 18, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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