| 1941 Trivia - This Year in History |
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| World Series Champions: |
New York Yankees |
| NFL Champions: |
Chicago Bears |
| Stanley Cup Champs: |
Boston Bruins |
| U.S. Open Golf |
Craig Wood |
| U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) |
Robert Riggs/Sarah Palfrey Cooke |
| Wimbledon (Men/Women): |
not held |
| NCAA Football Champions: |
Minnesota |
| NCAA Basketball Champions: |
Wisconsin |
| Kentucky Derby: |
Whirlaway |
| Sports Hero: |
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| The Hotties: |
Gene Tierney, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Betty Grable |
| The Heartthrob(s): |
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| "The Quote" |
"Rosebud" - Citizen Kane |
| Miss America: |
Rosemary LaPlanche (Los Angeles, CA) |
| The Scandal: |
Many American's beleive that President Franklin D. Roosevelt
knew about the "sneak attack" on Pearl Harbor. They say
he let it happen because it was the only way he could get American's
involved in the war.
Regis Toomey and Jane Wyman held the longest screen kiss at 3 minutes
and 5 seconds in You're In The Army Now |
| Nerd News: |
Fantasia and Citizen Kane both bombed
at the box office.
Using Dr. Charles Drew's idea, the American Red Cross decided to set
up blood donor stations to collect plasma for the U.S. armed forces
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| The Habit: |
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| 1st appearances & 1941's Most Popular Christmas gifts,
toys and presents: |
FAO Schwarz opens in New York City. |
| Best Film Oscar Winner: |
How Green Was My Valley |
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