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