What Happened on December 22, 1941

Historical Events

  • 1942 NFL Draft: Bill Dudley from University of Virginia first pick by Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Japan's invasion leader lands on Luzon, Philippines

Event of Interest

Tito establishes 1st Proletarian Brigade in Yugoslavia

Conference of Interest

Winston Churchill arrives in Washington, D.C. for a wartime conference


1941 History

Famous Deaths

  • Leopoldo Mugnone, Italian opera composer and conductor, dies at 83

About December 22, 1941

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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