What Happened on March 24, 1941

Historical Events

  • British troops defeat Italians in Somaliland
  • German troops occupy El Agheila Libya

Glenn Miller's 1st Film

Glenn Miller begins work on his 1st movie "Sun Valley Serenade", starring Sonja Henie and John Payne, for 20th Century Fox

  • LIU beats Ohio U 56-42 for NIT basketball championship
  • Richard Wright and Paul Green's play "Native Son" premieres in NYC

Famous Deaths

  • (Rafaël) "Raf" Verhulst, Flemish poet, journalist, playwright (Jesus of Nazarus; Semini's Children), and educator, dies at 75
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights

About March 24, 1941

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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