Wednesday, 6th September 1972 in Munich
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Munich! Explore 55 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Munich. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Munich brings drizzly with temperatures between 10°C and 21°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Virgo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 6th September in Munich, DE.
On Wednesday, 6th September 1972, Munich experienced drizzly weather as the city moved through the early autumn season. The moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, and those born on this date fell under the Virgo zodiac sign. Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is located in southern Germany and serves as a major cultural and economic hub in Europe, known for its architecture, museums, and annual Oktoberfest celebration.
Several significant historical events have occurred on this date across different centuries. In 1930, Argentine president Hipólito Yrigoyen was deposed in a military coup led by José Félix Uriburu, marking a pivotal moment in South American political history. More recently, in 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. played his 2,131st consecutive Major League Baseball game, breaking the 56-year-old record set by Lou Gehrig and cementing his legacy as one of baseball's most durable players.
The date also marks various other notable occurrences throughout history, from Christopher Columbus setting sail from the Canary Islands in 1492 to Soviet pilot Viktor Belenko's defection by landing his MiG-25 in Japan in 1976. These events demonstrate how a single calendar date can encompass transformative moments across different fields, nations, and centuries.
DayAtlas provides comprehensive historical information for any date and location, displaying weather conditions, significant events, famous births and deaths to give users a complete picture of what happened on their chosen day.
Find out what's happening today in Munich.
What the Weather Had in Store for Munich on 6th September 1972
A locked door teaches more than an open one.
Fortune of the Day
6th September in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality People born on September 6th blend Mercury's sharp intellect with Virgo's practical earthiness. They are conscientious observers who grasp the world through meticulous detail and methodical action. Numerology's 6 gifts them a strong sense of order and genuine helpfulness.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strength lies in analytical clarity, reliability, and problem-solving skill. However, they can become overly critical, lose themselves in minutiae, and let perfectionism become burdensome. Nervousness and restlessness emerge easily amid disorder.
Love Those born on September 6th love in a practical, honest manner—less romantic, more loyalty-focused. They express affection through reliability and supportive action. Partners appreciate their fidelity, though emotional closeness may require patient building.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in precision-demanding fields: medicine, craftsmanship, administration, teaching, or analysis. Financial stability matters; they plan carefully and avoid unnecessary risk. Their critical eye makes them valuable advisors.
Health People born on this day benefit from structured routines and regular movement. Stress quickly affects digestion and nerves. Mindfulness and consistent relaxation help curb analytical overthinking.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Water).
Fun Facts About 6th September
Name Days in Your Language: Bartram, Bertram, Nasir, Veda, Yahir
Someone born on this day in 1972 would be 53 years old today — just 19,583 days into life, which is roughly 470,012 hours, 28,200,778 minutes, or 1,692,046,719 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 250. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 116 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 36 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 6th September
- Derrek Lee, American baseball player and coach (1975)
- Ryoko Tani, Japanese judoka and politician (1975)
- Tim Henman, English tennis player and sportscaster (1974)
- Nina Persson, Swedish singer-songwriter and musician (1974)
- Justin Whalin, American actor (1974)
- Carlo Cudicini, Italian footballer (1973)
- Greg Rusedski, Canadian-English tennis player and sportscaster (1973)
- Alessandro Troncon, Italian rugby player and coach (1973)
- Dylan Bruno, American actor and model (1972)
- Idris Elba, English actor (1972)
Lives Remembered on 6th September
- Olga Baclanova, Russian-Swiss actress and ballerina (born 1896) (1974)
- Otto Kruger, American actor (born 1885) (1974)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
- Perpetrator and victims of the Munich massacre (1972)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 6th September
- Christian feast days: Begga
- Christian feast days: Chagnoald
- Christian feast days: Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria
- Christian feast days: Gondulphus of Metz
- Christian feast days: Magnus of Füssen
- Christian feast days: Onesiphorus
- Christian feast days: Zechariah (Hebrew prophet) (Catholic church)
- Christian feast days: September 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The earliest date on which the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance is performed
- Armed Forces Day (São Tomé and Príncipe)
- Defence Day or Army Day (Pakistan)
- Flag Day (Bonaire)
- Independence Day (Swaziland), celebrates the independence of Eswatini from the United Kingdom in 1968
- Unification Day (Bulgaria)
What Happened on 6th September?
- Munich massacre: Nine Israeli athletes die (along with a German policeman) at the hands of the Palestinian "Black September" terrorist group after being taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Games. Two other Israeli athletes were slain in the initial attack the previous day. (1972)
- Paninternational Flight 112 crashes on the Bundesautobahn 7 highway near Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg, Germany, killing 22. (1971)
- Two passenger jets bound from Europe to New York are simultaneously hijacked by Palestinian terrorist members of the PFLP and taken to Dawson's Field, Jordan. (1970)
- Swaziland becomes independent. (1968)
- Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid, is stabbed to death in Cape Town, South Africa during a parliamentary meeting. (1966)
- India retaliates following Pakistan's Operation Grand Slam which results in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 that ends in a stalemate followed by the signing of the Tashkent Declaration. (1965)