What Happened on August 29, 1941

Historical Events

  • German Einsatzkommando in Russia kills 1,469 Jewish children

Famous Birthdays

  • Robin Leach, English TV host (Life Styles of Rich & Famous), born in London, England (d. 2018)
Born in 1941

Famous Deaths

  • Henri Louis, French officer/resistance fighter, executed at 40
  • Jan Louis Guillaume Doornik, Dutch resistance fighter (Free French Forces), executed for treason by Nazi occupiers of France at 36
1941 Highlights

About August 29, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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