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What Happened on July 15, 1941

Historical Events

The MAUD Report

Britain's MAUD Report edited by physicist James Chadwick approved, concludes an atomic bomb is feasible

Penicillin Development

Howard Florey and Norman Heatley present freeze dried mold cultures (Penicillin)


Famous Birthdays

  • Geoffrey Burgon, British jazz trumpeter, and film, television and concert composer (City Adventures), born in Hampshire, England (d. 2010)

About July 15, 1941

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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