What Happened on June 20, 1941

Historical Events

  • German U-203 fails on torpedo attack on US battleship Texas

Famous Birthdays

  • Marius Frattini, French rugby league halfback (6 Tests; Avignon, Cavaillon, Entraigues), born in Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue, France (d. 2023)
  • Stephen Frears, film director (Prick Up Your Ears, Dangerous Liaisons), born in Leicester, England
  • Ulf D Merbold, German physicist/astronaut (STS 9, 42, Soyuz TM-19)

Famous Deaths

  • [Stephanie] Hélène Swarth, Dutch poet ("Lonely flowers"), dies at 81
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights

About June 20, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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