What Happened on October 15, 1941

Historical Events

  • First mass deportation of German, Austrian, and Czech Jews to Eastern Europe for "resettlement" in labor camps

Appointment of Interest

Hideki Tojo appointed Prime Minister of Imperial Japan

  • Jews caught outside Nazi Ghetto walls in occupied Poland could be put to death
  • WWII: Nazi SS-Brigadier General Walter Stahlecker submits summary report documenting killing of more than 118,000 unarmed Jewish men, women, and children by men under his command between June 22 and October 15, 1941 during invasion of the Soviet Union to the Reich Security Main Office in Berlin,

Famous Birthdays

  • Don Stevenson, American rock drummer, singer, and songwriter (Moby Grape - "Omaha"), born in Seattle, Washington

About October 15, 1941

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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