Historical Events
- Allied assault on oil installations of Bula Ceram
Famous Birthdays
- Britt Ekland, actress (Wicker Man, Asylum), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Fred Travalena, American comedian/impressionist (Buy & Cell), born in NYC, New York
- Jerry Grote, American MLB catcher for 16 seasons (mostly with NY Mets, including 1969 World Series title), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Erich Kuttner, German journalist and historian (Vorwarts), dies at 55
1942 Highlights
About October 6, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
