What Happened on May 16, 1941

Historical Events

  • First US radio performance of Robert Russell Bennett's "Symphony in D for the Dodgers"
  • Italian army under Aosta surrenders to Britain at Amba Alagi, Ethiopia
  • Last great German air attack on Great Britain (Birmingham)
  • Nazis forbid Dutch Organization of Actors (NOT)
1941 History

Famous Birthdays

Aldrich Ames (82 years old)

American CIA officer and spy for the Soviet Union, born in River Falls, Wisconsin

  • Maurice Weddington, American composer (Epiphany), born in Chicago, Illinois [1]
Born in 1941
1941 Highlights

About May 16, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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