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What Happened on May 16, 1941

Historical Events

  • First US radio performance of Robert Russell Bennett's "Symphony in D for the Dodgers"
  • Italian army under Aosta surrenders to Britain at Amba Alagi, Ethiopia
  • Last great German air attack on Great Britain (Birmingham)
  • Nazis forbid Dutch Organization of Actors (NOT)

Famous Birthdays

Aldrich Ames (83 years old)

American CIA officer and spy for the Soviet Union, born in River Falls, Wisconsin

  • Maurice Weddington, American composer (Epiphany), born in Chicago, Illinois [1]

About May 16, 1941

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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