What Happened in Jul 1941

"Sergeant York" Is Released

Sergeant York is a 1941 biographical film about the life of Alvin York, the most-decorated American soldier of World War I. It was directed by... Read more

Battle of Smolensk (1941)

The Battle of Smolensk was a successful encirclement operation by Army Group Centre's 2nd Panzer Army led by Heinz Guderian and the 3rd Panzer Army... Read more

Battle of Uman

The "Battle of Uman" (July 15 – August 8, 1941) was an English name given to the German encirclement of the 6th (General Lieutenant I.N.... Read more

Pitcher Jim Bagby, Sr. Ends Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak

Finally, on July 17 in Cleveland, in a night game in front of 67,468 fans, DiMaggio went hitless against Cleveland pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby,... Read more

"Here Comes Mr. Jordan" Is Released

Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) is a comedy film in which a boxer, mistakenly taken to Heaven before his time, is given a second chance back on Earth.... Read more