Famous people born on December 6 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is December 6, you share it with Ira Gershwin, Dave Brubeck, Giannis Antetokounmpo — and you were born under Sagittarius, the sign of the adventurous, optimistic, and always planning the next trip.
Birthday basics for December 6
Sagittarius ♐
Zodiac sign
Turquoise
Birthstone
Narcissus
Birth flower
340th
Day of the year
December 6 is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years), with 25 days still to come.
Famous people born on December 6
Ira Gershwin — American lyricist who wrote classic songs with his brother George (born 1896).
Dave Brubeck — American jazz pianist and composer famous for 'Take Five' (born 1920).
Giannis Antetokounmpo — Greek NBA superstar known as the 'Greek Freak' (born 1994).
Also sharing the day:
Agnes Moorehead (b. 1900) — actress beloved as Endora on the sitcom Bewitched.
Steven Wright (b. 1955) — deadpan comedian and Oscar-winning short-film maker.
Judd Apatow (b. 1967) — comedy director and producer behind Knocked Up and Superbad.
December 6 in history
1865 — The 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States.
1877 — Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph, reciting 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' in one of the first recordings of a human voice.
1884 — The Washington Monument was completed in Washington, D.C.
1912 — Archaeologists unearthed the famous painted bust of Queen Nefertiti at Amarna, Egypt.
1917 — Finland declared its independence from Russia.
1922 — The Irish Free State came into existence, a milestone on the road to modern Ireland.
December 6 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is December 6?
Anyone born on December 6 is a Sagittarius — adventurous, optimistic, and always planning the next trip.
What is the birthstone for December 6?
The birthstone for a December 6 birthday is Turquoise, and the birth flower is the Narcissus.
Who is the most famous person born on December 6?
Ira Gershwin is among the best known — American lyricist who wrote classic songs with his brother George (born 1896).
What happened on December 6?
In 1865, The 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States.
What day of the year is December 6?
December 6 is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years), with 25 days still to come.
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