Historical Events
- World War II: German bombing severely damages the Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Wales
- World War II: The U.S. government announces its Liberty ship program to build freighters in support of the war effort.
Famous Deaths
- Mischa Levitzki, Russian-born American pianist and composer (The Enchanted Nymph), dies of a heart attack at 42
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About January 2, 1941
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
