What Happened on September 7, 1941

Day of the Week: Sunday

Historical Events

  • 55th U.S. Women's National Championship: Sarah Palfrey Cooke beats Pauline Betz Addie (7-5, 6-2)

Sport awardUS Men's Tennis Open

61st U.S. Men's National Championship: Bobby Riggs beats Frank Kovacs (5-7, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3)

Tennis Player and Three-Time Major Champion Bobby Riggs
Tennis Player and Three-Time Major Champion
Bobby Riggs

Famous Birthdays

  • Mogoboya Noko Nelson Ramodike, South African politician in Lebowa (d. 2012)