What Happened on May 13, 1941

Historical Events

Bormann Heads Chancellery

Martin Bormann is named head of Nazi Chancellery in Germany

  • Trial against resistance fighter comte d'Estienne d'Orves begins
  • Willy Lewis' US jazz band performs in Switzerland
1941 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Brown, British singer, guitarist and ukulele player ("A Picture of You"; "I'll See You In My Dreams"), born in Swarby, England
  • Ritchie Valens [Valenzuela], American rock singer ("Donna"; "La Bamba"), born in Pacoima, California (d. 1959)
  • Senta Berger, Austrian stage and screen actress (Cast a Giant Shadow), born in Vienna, Austria
Born in 1941
1941 Highlights

About May 13, 1941

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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