What happened on Sunday December 06, 1942?

About December 6th, 1942, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 6, 1942, German forces executed five families in the occupied Polish villages of Stary Ciepielów and Rekówka as part of retribution against Poles who assisted Jews.
  • Day of the week: December 6th, 1942 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle

More about December 6th, 1942? See below for more news and curiosities on December 6th, 1942.

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December 06, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 1942:

  • Stary Ciepielów and Rekówka massacre On December 6, 1942, German forces executed five families in the occupied Polish villages of Stary Ciepielów and Rekówka as part of retribution against Poles who assisted Jews. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • RAF bombing of Philips factory in Eindhoven On December 6, 1942, 93 Royal Air Force aircraft conducted a bombing raid on the Philips Radio Works in Eindhoven, resulting in significant damage to the building and the loss of 13 RAF planes. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Queen Wilhelmina announces Dutch Commonwealth On December 6, 1942, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands announced the establishment of the Dutch Commonwealth, aiming to strengthen ties among the Netherlands and its overseas territories. source: en.wikipedia.org

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December 06, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 06, 1942: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Brooklyn Dodgers - New York Giants : 0 - 10
  • Chicago Bears - Chicago Cardinals : 21 - 7
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Green Bay Packers : 21 - 24
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What day of the week was December 06, 1942?


December 06, 1942 was a Sunday and it was the 340th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1942 can also be written as 12/6/1942 in the US and as 6/12/1942 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 06, 1942?


Famous people born on December 06, 1942:

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Peter Handke is an Austrian novelist, playwright, translator, screenwriter, and poet, widely recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary German-language literature. He is acclaimed for innovative prose, plays, and his exploration of language, perception, and narrative. [bio]

  • Byron Katie
    Byron Katie

    Influential self-help author and spiritual teacher who developed 'The Work', a method of self-inquiry and personal transformation.

  • Richard Shepherd
    Richard Shepherd

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December 06, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 1942:

  • Amos Rusie
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December 06, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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December 06, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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December 06, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 06, 1942 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 1942 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 06, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:01 am and setting at 05:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1942.

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How old is someone born on December 06, 1942?


Someone born on December 06, 1942 is:

83 years 3 months old,

or 999 months and 28 days old,

or 4347 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30434 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1942?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 06, 1942.

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