Born on 20 October 1941

At A Glance

20 October 1941 at a glance

Day of the week

20 October 1941 was a Monday.

Top Film of 1941

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1941 was Sergeant York.

Star sign

The star sign for 20 October is Libra.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 20 October 1941 fell in the Year of the Snake.

Birthstone

The birthstone for October is Opal.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 20 October 1941 was New Moon.

On this day: 20 October

• 1935 The Long March, a mammoth retreat undertaken by the armed forces of the Chinese Communist Party a year prior, ends.
• 1944 World War II: The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade.
• 1944 World War II: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes ashore during the Battle of Leyte.
• 1947 Cold War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation into Communist infiltration of the Hollywood film industry, resulting in a blacklist that prevents some from working in the industry for years.
• 1951 The "Johnny Bright incident" occurs during a football game between the Drake Bulldogs and Oklahoma A&M Aggies.

Famous people born on 20 October

• Kenneth Walker III, American football player (born 2000)
• John Krasinski, American actor, director, and producer (born 1979)
• Viggo Mortensen, American-Danish actor and producer (born 1958)
• Snoop Dogg, American rapper, producer, and actor (born 1971)

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