Historical Events
- British troop land in Iraq
- Egyptian steamer SS Zamzam attacked and later scuttled by German cruiser Atlantis (all on board rescued)
- US Office of Price Administration forms (handled rationing)
- World War II: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia surrenders to Germany.
Famous Birthdays
- Adolphus Hailstork, American composer (EarthRise (A Song of Healing); Ghosts in Grey and Blue), and educator, born in Rochester, New York
- Max Stafford-Clark, English artistic director (Royal Court Theatre), born in Cambridge, England
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- Al Bowlly, South African-British dance band vocalist ("Midnight, The Stars, And You"), and bandleader, dies in a German bombing raid of London at 43
About April 17, 1941
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
