What Happened on February 12, 1941

Historical Events

  • First injection of penicillin into a patient by British physician Charles Fletcher at Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, England
  • Jewish Council for Amsterdam forms under Ascher and Cohen
  • Occupation Police arrest "Jewish Foursome"

Famous Birthdays

  • Dennis Sullivan, American mathematician (2022 Abel prize for work on topography), born in Port Huron, Michigan
  • Naomi Uemura, Japanese mountain climber (1st Japanese to scale Everest)
  • Ross Morgan, New Zealand cricketer (batsman in 20 Tests 1965-72)

About February 12, 1941

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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