What Happened on September 16, 1941

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Adolf Hitler orders that for every dead German, 100 Yugoslavs should be killed

  • German armoured troops surround Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Jews of Vilna Poland confined to Ghetto
1941 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Jim McBride, American director and actor (Hot Times, Breathless, Big Easy), born in NYC, New York
  • Joe Butler, American rock vocalist and drummer (Lovin' Spoonful), born in Glen Cove, New York
  • Richard Perle, American political advisor, born in NYC, New York
  • Tommy Carberry, Irish jockey (d. 2017)
Born in 1941

About September 16, 1941

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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