Historical Events
- European reservists on Java mobilize
- German occupying army do a house search in Paris looking for Jews
- Soviet 20th army recaptures Soljetsjnogorsk
Famous Birthdays
- Liesbeth List, Dutch actress and vocalist (Theodorakis), born in Bandoeng, Dutch East Indies (d. 2020)
- Nikolai Osyanin, Russian soccer striker (3 caps; PFC Krylia Sovetov Kuibyshev, FC Spartak Moscow), born in Sobolevskoye, Russia (d. 2022)
- Terry Kirkman, American rock vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist (The Association - "Windy"; "Cherish"), and later substance abuse counselor, born in Salina, Kansas (d. 2023)
- Tim Hauser, American jazz singer (The Manhattan Transfer - "Boy From New York City"), born in Troy, New York, (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Cesar Basa, Philippine Air Force and World War II hero (b. 1915)
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About December 12, 1941
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
