What Happened on February 4, 1941

Historical Events

  • British tanks occupy Maus, Libya
  • Former Dutch premier De Geer flies to Berlin
  • United Service Organization (USO) founded

Famous Birthdays

  • John Steel, British rock drummer (The Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"), born in Gateshead, County Durham, England
  • Mike Deasy, American rock and jazz session guitarist (Beach Boys; Monkees; Randy Newman), born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Weddings

Vera-Ellen

American dancer and actress Vera-Ellen (19) weds fellow American dancer Robert Hightower; divorce in 1946

Famous Deaths

  • Johann Peter Kirsch, Luxembourg church historian and archaeologist, dies at 79
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights

About February 4, 1941

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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