What happened on Saturday December 06, 1941?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1941:

• Interception of the Fourteen Part Letter The U.S. Signal Intelligence Service intercepts, decodes, and distributes the Fourteen Part Letter, a diplomatic message from Japan that President Roosevelt interprets as a clear indication of impending war, just days before the Pearl Harbor attack.
• Soviet Counteroffensive Near Moscow Soviet forces launch critical counterattacks against German troops surrounding Moscow, successfully pushing back the Wehrmacht over 200 miles and marking a turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II.
• Japanese Invasion Fleet Spotted Near Singapore Dutch and British pilots detect the Japanese invasion fleet approaching Singapore, signaling the imminent threat to British colonial territories in Southeast Asia.
• British Declaration of War on Axis Allies The British government officially declares war on Finland, Hungary, and Romania, further expanding the scope of World War II in Europe.
• Camp X Established for Allied Secret Agent Training Camp X, a top-secret training facility in Canada, is opened to prepare Allied secret agents for covert operations during World War II, playing a crucial role in intelligence gathering and special operations.
• HMS Perseus Sunk During World War II The British submarine HMS Perseus (N36) is sunk by a naval mine, contributing to the significant naval losses during World War II.
• New York City Approves Kennedy Airport Construction The New York City Council approves the construction of Idlewild Airport (later renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport) in Queens, marking a significant milestone in the city's transportation infrastructure.
• King Leopold III Marries Lilian Baels King Leopold III of Belgium marries Lilian Baels in a private ceremony, a personal event occurring during the tumultuous period of World War II.

Events in 1941

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

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1941

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1941

December 06, 1941 was a Saturday and it was the 340th day of the year 1941 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1941 can also be written as 12/6/1941 in the US and as 6/12/1941 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1941 in December 1941 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1941:

• Vittorio Mezzogiorno

  Italian actor known for his role in 'Cafe Express', who passed away at 52 from heart failure.

• Richard Speck

  Notorious American serial killer who murdered eight student nurses in a horrific mass killing on July 14, 1966, becoming one of the most...

• Bruce Nauman

  Renowned American contemporary artist known for his innovative work in sculpture, video art, and conceptual art.

Famous people born in 1941

Famous people born on December 6th

Famous people died on December 06, 1941:

• Abd-ru-shin
• Pietro Bernardini
• Umberto Nicosia

Famous people who died in 1941

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 1941: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1941 was Blues in the Night by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Blues in the Night
2. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - By-U By-O (The Lou'siana Lullaby)
3. Bing Crosby - Shepherd Serenade

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

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1941 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 06, 1941 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 09:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1941 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1942.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1941

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Someone born on December 06, 1941 is:

83 years 4 months old,

or 1000 months and 17 days old,

or 4350 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30454 days old,

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

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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

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

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