What Happened on May 2, 1941

Historical Events

  • FCC approves regular scheduled commercial TV broadcasts to begin July 1

Sports History

MLB player Ted Williams' lowest average (.308) in year he hit over .400

  • Nazi occupied Netherlands lays off Jewish journalists
1941 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Clay Carroll, American baseball player, born in Clanton, Alabama
  • Jules Wijdenbosch, Surinamese politician, President of Suriname (1996-2000), born in Paramaribo, Surinam
Born in 1941
1941 Highlights

About May 2, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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