What Happened on March 4, 1941

Historical Events

  • 18 Geuzen resistance fighters sentenced to death in The Hague
  • Chicago Black Hawks goaltender Sam LoPresti faces NHL record 83 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Bruins in Boston

Prince Paul Rejects Hitler Deal

Prince Paul, prince regent of Yugoslavia meets with Adolf Hitler at the Berghof, Bavaria, where he rejects deal to allow Nazi's access to Greece

  • The United Kingdom launches Operation Claymore on the Lofoten Islands, during World War II.

Famous Birthdays

  • John Aprea, American actor (Lucas-Another World, The Godfather Part II), born in Englewood, New Jersey
  • John Hancock, American actor (Black Marble, Traxx, Houston Knights), born in Hazen, Arkansas (d. 1992)

Famous Deaths

  • Edoardo Mascheroni, Italian composer, dies at 81
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights

About March 4, 1941

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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