What Happened on July 6, 1942

Historical Events

  • 10th MLB All Star Game: AL wins 3-1 at Polo Grounds, NYC, AL runs are homers

Event of Interest

Anne Frank's family goes into hiding in After House, Amsterdam

  • Von Hoth' IV Pantser army fights with Voronezj

Famous Birthdays

  • Izora Rhodes Armstead, American disco singer (Two Tons O' Fun; The Weather Girls - "It's Raining Men"), born in Houston, Texas (d. 2004)
  • Raymond Depardon, French photographer, born in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France

About July 6, 1942

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer