Historical Events
Axis Invasion of Yugoslavia
Adolf Hitler orders that for every dead German, 100 Yugoslavs should be killed
- German armoured troops surround Kyiv, Ukraine
- Jews of Vilna, Poland, confined to the Ghetto
Famous Birthdays
- Jim McBride, American director and actor (Hot Times, Breathless, Big Easy), born in New York City
- Joe Butler, American rock vocalist and drummer (Lovin' Spoonful), born in Glen Cove, New York
- Richard Perle, American political advisor, born in New York City
- Tommy Carberry, Irish jockey (Grand National 1975, Cheltenham Gold Cup 1970, 71 [L'Escargot]) and trainer (Grand National 1999 [Bobbyjo]), born in Ratoath, Ireland (d. 2017)
About September 16, 1941
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
