What happened on Wednesday August 06, 1941?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1941:

• Prebilovci Massacre during World War II The Ustaše regime in the Independent State of Croatia committed a horrific atrocity, brutally murdering approximately 600 women and children by throwing them alive into a deep pit near Šurmanci, representing one of the most tragic and brutal events of the Holocaust.
• British Warning to Japan about Thailand British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden issued a diplomatic warning to Japan, stating that any actions threatening the independence and territorial integrity of Thailand would be of immediate concern to the British government, signaling rising tensions in the Pacific theater during World War II.
• DUPE: U.S. Supports British Position on Japan and Thailand U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull echoed the British stance, emphasizing that any Japanese military move into Thailand would be a matter of significant concern to the United States, further solidifying the Allied diplomatic front.
• Tragic Medical Case of Elaine Esposito Six-year-old Elaine Esposito underwent an appendectomy in Florida, which resulted in her falling into a prolonged coma. She remained in this unconscious state for 37 years until her death in 1978, representing an extraordinary and heartbreaking medical anomaly.
• German Submarine U-404 Commissioned The German Navy commissioned submarine U-404, which would become part of the Kriegsmarine's submarine fleet during World War II, contributing to naval operations in the Atlantic Theater.
• Wartime Gas Station Curfew Implemented In preparation for potential wartime resource management and security, authorities imposed a curfew on gas stations, likely to control fuel distribution and prevent potential sabotage or strategic vulnerabilities.
• Birth of Poker Professional Lyle Berman Lyle Berman was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who would later become a renowned professional poker player and successful business executive, significantly influencing the poker industry.
• Baseball Milestone: Al Benton's Unique Achievement Detroit Tigers pitcher Al Benton achieved a rare baseball feat by collecting two sacrifice hits in a single inning, demonstrating exceptional batting skill for a pitcher during this era.

Events in 1941

August 06, 1941: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1941

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1941

August 06, 1941 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1941 can also be written as 8/6/1941 in the US and as 6/8/1941 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1941 in August 1941 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1941:

• Jean-Claude Étienne

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1941:

• Jacob Berner
• Henry Cursham
• Leonid Leonidov
• Giuseppe Li Bassi
• Jules Valton

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on August 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 1941: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1941 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1941 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 1941 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 August 06, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 06:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1941.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1941

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Someone born on August 06, 1941 is:

83 years 9 months old,

or 1005 months and 18 days old,

or 4372 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30607 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1941?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1941?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 06, 1941.

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