Historical Events
- Alma Heflin, 1st female test pilot for commercial aircraft - Piper Corporation, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
- Germany's drive to take Moscow halted
- Radio stations WOV-AM & WNEW-AM in NYC swaps call letters
Famous Birthdays
- Jenny McLeod, New Zealand composer (Earth and Sky; Seven Tone Clock Pieces; Hohepa), and educator, born in Wellington, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Abe Reles "Kid Twist", American NY gangster and police informer, killed falling from a window under suspicious circumstances at 35
- Ernie Koob, American baseball pitcher (no-hitter 1917; St. Louis Browns), dies from a lung ailment at 49
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About November 12, 1941
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
