Historical Events
- -8] Riots by Dutch Jews
- Canadian destroyer HMCS Assiniboine sinks U-210
- Churchill fires Gen Auchinlek as Middle-East commander
Event of Interest
Hermann Goering proclaims occupied areas "thoroughly empty to plunder"
1942 History
Famous Birthdays
- George Jung [Boston George], American convicted drug felon whose story was portrayed in the biopic "Blow", born in Boston, Massachusetts
About August 6, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
