What Happened on March 7, 1941

Historical Events

  • 3rd largest snowfall then in NYC history (18.1")
  • 50,000 British soldiers land in Greece during WWII
  • British troops invade Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

Famous Deaths

  • Arnold Schering, German musicologist (Humor, Heldentum, Tragik), dies at 63
  • Günther Prien, German World War II submarine captain (U-47 - responsible for sinking at least 30 Allied vessels), dies at sea, in battle off coast of Ireland at 33
  • Julian Eltinge [Dalton], American vaudeville, Broadway, and silent film female impersonator star (The Crinoline Girl), dies of a suspected cerebral hemorrhage at 59
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights

About March 7, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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