1941

The Andrew Sisters

Jan 2, 1941

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie_Woogie_Bugle_BoyThe Andrews Sisters recorded what became a big hit for them, the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

George Orwell

Feb 19, 1941

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/orwell_george.shtmlGeorge Orwell published his essay “The Lion and the Unicorn: Socialism and the English Genius," expressing his opinions on the situation in wartime Britain.

Captain America

Mar 11, 1941

<href='http://http://marvel.com/comics/characters/1009220/captain_america' >http://marvel.com/comics/characters/1009220/captain_america</a>Timely Comics, the predecessor of Marvel Comics, introduced the "Captain America" comics.

Michelin Man

Apr 3, 1941

Andre Michelin , French tire manufacturer, died. In 2004 Herbert Lottman authored "The Michelin Men: Driving an Empire," the story of Andre and Edouard Michelin.

Organ at Cub's Field

Apr 26, 1941

First organ played at a baseball stadium, Chicago, Illinois.

Cheerioats

May 1, 1941

General Mills introduced Cheerioats, later renamed Cheerios. It was made possible by the development of the “puffing gun" invented earlier by Lester Borchardt Sr.

Citizen Kane

May 1, 1941

The motion picture "Citizen Kane," directed and starring Orson Welles , premiered in New York. Randolph Hearst attempted to bury the film by banning all advertising in his newspapers.

Birth of Bob Dylan

May 24, 1941

Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman), singer and songwriter, was born in Minnesota.

Tuskegee Airmen

Jun 20, 1941

First African-American Air Force Squadron

Dumbo

Oct 23, 1941

Walt Disney's cartoon film, "Dumbo," was released.