What happened this day in history June 20, 1942

What are the important events that happened on June 20, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

June 20, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

June 20, 1942 is the 171st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 194 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is June 7, 1942 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaheptacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $287.90. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Gemini is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Pearl is the modern birthstone for this month. Moonstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Horse is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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June 20, 1942 Historical Events

  • 1942
    The Holocaust: Kazimierz Piechowski and three others, dressed as members of the SS-Totenkopfverbände, steal an SS staff car and escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Who were born on June 20, 1942?

  • 1942
    Brian Wilson, American musician (The Beach Boys)
  • 1942
    Richard I. Neal, American general

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