1863 Abraham Lincoln issues his Amnesty Proclamation and plan for Reconstruction of the South

1941 US and Britain declare war on Japan, US enters World War II

1941 US President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers “Day of Infamy” speech to US Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor

1965 Pope Paul VI signs 2nd Vatican council

1966 US and USSR sign treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons in outer space

2004 Cuzco Declaration is signed in Cuzco, Peru, establishing the Union of South American Nations

Today’s Historical Events

1326 Daitokuji temple, Rinzai line, established in Kyoto by Daito Kokushi

1609 Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan opens its reading room, second public library in Europe

1659 Mexican border town Ciudad Juárez is founded by Fray García de San Francisco.

1710 Battle of Brihuega in the War of the Spanish Succession: British General James Stanhope captured by French & Spanish forces

1776 George Washington‘s retreating army crosses Delaware River from NJ

1777 Captain James Cook leaves Society Islands

1792 1st cremation in US: Henry Laurens

1794 1st issue of Herald of Rutland, VT published

Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV

1857 1st production of Dion Boucicault‘s play “Poor of New York”

1949 “On the Town”, the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, starring Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Ann Miller and Vera-Ellen, is released

1954 WPTZ TV channel 5 in Plattsburgh, NY (NBC) begins broadcasting

1955 Black Ealing comedy “The Ladykillers”, directed by Alexander Mackendrick and starring Alec Guinness is released in the UK

1960 Musical “Peter Pan”, starring Mary Martin broadcast, for a 3rd time, on NBC as a special event, videotaped in color for future rebroadcasts

1978 “The Deer Hunter”, directed by Michael Cimino and starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep, premieres in Los Angeles (Academy Awards Best Picture 1979)

1980 “Bravo” network premieres on cable TV

Today’s Historical Music Events

1813 Ludwig van Beethoven‘s 7th Symphony in A, premieres in Vienna with Beethoven conducting

1846 Hector Berlioz‘s “La Damnation de Faust” premieres

1849 Giuseppe Verdi‘s opera “Luisa Miller” premieres in Naples

1914 Irving Berlin‘s musical “Watch your Step” premieres in NYC

1915 Jean Sibelius‘ 5th Symphony in E premieres

1930 Cole Porter‘s musical “The New Yorkers” opens at B. S. Moss’s Broadway Theatre, NYC; runs for 169 performances

1947 “Caribbean Carnival” opens at International Theater NYC for 11 performances

1948 “Marinka” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 168 performances

Today’s Historical Events in Sports

1940 National Football League Championship, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.: Chicago Bears beat Washington Redskins, 73-0; most one-sided victory in NFL history; first NFL title game broadcast on national radio

1942 8th Heisman Trophy Award: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia (HB)

1948 14th Heisman Trophy Award: Doak Walker, SMU (HB)

1953 19th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Lattner, Notre Dame (HB)

1955 21st Heisman Trophy Award: Howard Cassady, Ohio State (HB)

1955 Brooklyn catcher Roy Campanella wins his 3rd MVP Award

1956 XVI Summer Olympic Games close in Melbourne, Australia; start of an Olympic tradition – amidst international tensions, athletes mingle together, parade into and around MCG arena for final appearance to close the Games

1959 President Eisenhower watches Pakistan v Aust Test Cricket at Karachi

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2021 December 8

Comet Hale-Bopp Over Val Parola Pass

Image Credit & Copyright: A. Dimai, (Col Druscie Obs.), AAC

Explanation: Comet Hale-Bopp, the Great Comet of 1997, became much brighter than any surrounding stars. It was seen even over bright city lights. Away from city lights, however, it put on quite a spectacular show. Here Comet Hale-Bopp was photographed above Val Parola Pass in the Dolomite mountains surrounding Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Comet Hale-Bopp‘s blue ion tail, consisting of ions from the comet’s nucleus, is pushed out by the solar wind. The white dust tail is composed of larger particles of dust from the nucleus driven by the pressure of sunlight, that orbit behind the comet. Comet Hale-Bopp (C/1995 O1) remained visible to the unaided eye for 18 months — longer than any other comet in recorded history. The large comet is next expected to return around the year 4385. This month, Comet Leonard is brightening and may soon become visible to the unaided eye.

For Your Listening Pleasure – Summer Solstice/Litha

~Litha~Summer Solstice Song~Lisa Thiel~

There is beautiful harmony in this song.

Blessed be dear ones.

Let’s Have Some Fun – Northern Hemisphere Yule/Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice Ritual Potpourri

Recipe by Gerina Dunwich

20 drops musk oil

25 drops pine oil

1 cup oak moss

2 cups dried mistletoe

1 cup dried poinsettia flowers

1 cup dried bayberries

1/2 cup dried rosemary

1/2 cup dried holly leaves and berries

3 crushed pinecones

Mix the musk and pine oils with the oak moss, and then add the remaining ingredients. Stir the potpourri well and store in a tightly covered ceramic or glass container.

(The above recipe for “Yule Ritual Potpourri” is quoted directly from Gerina Dunwich’s book “The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch’s Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes”, page 162, A Citadel Press Book, Carol Publishing Group, 1994/1995)

Let’s Have Some Fun – Southern Hemisphere Litha/Summer Solstice

Magickal Activity for December 21, The Summer Solstice

Floating Candles

Midsummer is a celebration of light and life, symbolized by the flame of a candle and the movement of water. A large glass bowl filled with an assortment of floating candles makes a wonderful point of focus for ritual. Choose bright yellow sunflowers, white lilies, and red tulip-shaped candles. Have each person participating in the ritual inscribe his or her desire, with a pin, on a candle. Have each person come forward, place his or her candle in the bowl and light it as he makes his wish. Following the ritual, the bowl is placed outdoors, and the candles are left to burn out.

The Sun Wheel

One of the most popular symbols of Midsummer is the Sun Wheel, the turning of which suggests the turning, or progression, of the seasons. The Wheel is decorated with flowers, fresh herbs, and brightly colored ribbons.

The simplest method for making a Sun Wheel is to buy an already-prepared natural-branch wreath from an arts and crafts store. Affix small branches of rowan to form the spokes of the wheel (four spokes to represent the elements and cross-quarter days or eight to symbolize the eight Wiccan Sabbats). Use floral wire to attach fresh flowers and herbs to the wreath. Embellish with brightly colored ribbons. The wheel can be used as the focal point for your Midsummer rites or hung on the front door of your home for decoration.

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2021 December 7

Ninety Gravitational Wave Spectrograms and Counting

Image Credit: NSF, LIGO, VIRGO, KAGRA, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt U.; Graphic : Sudarshan Ghonge & Karan Jani

Explanation: Every time two massive black holes collide, a loud chirping sound is broadcast out into the universe in gravitational waves. Humanity has only had the technology to hear these unusual chirps for the past seven years, but since then we have heard about 90 — during the first three observing runs. Featured above are the spectrograms — plots of gravitational-wave frequency versus time — of these 90 as detected by the giant detectors of LIGO (in the USA), VIRGO (in Europe), and KAGRA (in Japan). The more energy received on Earth from a collision, the brighter it appears on the graphic. Among many science firsts, these gravitational-radiation chirps are giving humanity an unprecedented inventory of black holes and neutron stars, and a new way to measure the expansion rate of our universe. A fourth gravitational wave observing run with increased sensitivity is currently planned to begin in 2022 December.

December 7 Daily Correspondence Digest for the Northern Hemisphere’s Moon Phase and Planetary Positions

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else, you know was on the date the person was born.

From Moongiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the December 2021 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on December 7 has an illumination of 14%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 7 the Moon is 3.66 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 3.66 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 368,605.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,361,017.23 km

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

7 December 2021
04:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM CEST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:15 Sagittarius 46
Moon:02 Aquarius 32
Mercury:20 Sagittarius 28
Venus:23 Capricorn 53
Mars:26 Scorpio 00
Jupiter:26 Aquarius 19
Saturn:09 Aquarius 31
Uranus:11 Taurus 32 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 25
Pluto:25 Capricorn 13
True Lunar Node:01 Gemini 40 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Gemini 49 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):15 Gemini 46
Chiron:08 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:02 Gemini 41 Rx
Pallas:11 Pisces 28
Juno:08 Capricorn 08
Vesta:11 Sagittarius 24
Eris:23 Aries 48 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:3

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for the Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 07, 2021
11:00 pm GMT 5:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:16 Sagittarius 04
Moon:06 Aquarius 45
Mercury:20 Sagittarius 55
Venus:24 Capricorn 00
Mars:26 Scorpio 12
Jupiter:26 Aquarius 22
Saturn:09 Aquarius 33
Uranus:11 Taurus 32 Rx
Neptune:20 Pisces 25
Pluto:25 Capricorn 13
True Lunar Node:01 Gemini 39 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:00 Gemini 48 Rx
Lilith (Black Moon):15 Gemini 48
Chiron:08 Aries 30 Rx
Ceres:02 Gemini 37 Rx
Pallas:11 Pisces 31
Juno:08 Capricorn 15
Vesta:11 Sagittarius 33
Eris:23 Aries 47 Rx

Fire:5
Earth:4
Air:7
Water:3

Cardinal:5
Fixed:5
Mutable:9

Sunset Time for the Shortest Day of 2021 for the Northern Hemisphere

The shortest day of the year, in terms of daylight, is December 21, the winter solstice. But the days will actually begin to feel a bit longer two weeks before the solstice. That’s because the earliest sunset of the year happens before the solstice, and in 2021, it occurs on Tuesday, December 7.

For more about the shortest day of 2021 click here

From The Farmers Almanac

Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

Daylight

8:09 am – 4:23 pm
8 hours, 13 minutes

Current Time:	Dec 7, 2021 at 4:11:59 pm
Sun Direction:	232.10° SW↑
Sun Altitude:	1.02°
Sun Distance:	91.578 million mi
Next Solstice:	Dec 21, 2021 4:59 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today:	8:09 am↑ 126° Southeast
Sunset Today:	4:23 pm↑ 234° Southwest

Rise/Set Times

Day/Night Length

London, England, Europe

Daylight

7:51 am – 3:52 pm
8 hours

Current Time:	Dec 7, 2021 at 3:19:11 pm
Sun Direction:	226.54° SW↑
Sun Altitude:	3.30°
Sun Distance:	91.578 million mi
Next Solstice:	Dec 21, 2021 3:59 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today:	7:51 am↑ 127° Southeast
Sunset Today:	3:52 pm↑ 233° Southwest

Rise/Set Times

Day/Night Length

New York,, New York, USA

Daylight

7:06 am – 4:28 pm
9 hours, 22 minutes

Current Time:	Dec 7, 2021 at 10:08:33 am
Sun Direction:	155.25° SSE↑
Sun Altitude:	22.60°
Sun Distance:	91.578 million mi
Next Solstice:	Dec 21, 2021 10:59 am (Winter)
Sunrise Today:	7:06 am↑ 120° Southeast
Sunset Today:	4:28 pm↑ 240° Southwest

Rise/Set Times

Day/Night Length

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Daylight

7:04 am – 4:19 pm
9 hours, 15 minutes

Current Time:	Dec 7, 2021 at 9:02:02 am
Sun Direction:	141.98° SE↑
Sun Altitude:	15.65°
Sun Distance:	91.578 million mi
Next Solstice:	Dec 21, 2021 9:59 am (Winter)
Sunrise Today:	7:04 am↑ 120° Southeast
Sunset Today:	4:19 pm↑ 240° Southwest

Rise/Set Times

Day/Night Length

Phoenix, Arizonia, USA

Daylight

7:19 am – 5:20 pm
10 hours, 1 minute

Current Time:	Dec 7, 2021 at 8:09:45 am
Sun Direction:	124.20° SE↑
Sun Altitude:	8.30°
Sun Distance:	91.578 million mi
Next Solstice:	Dec 21, 2021 8:59 am (Winter)
Sunrise Today:	7:19 am↑ 117° Southeast
Sunset Today:	5:20 pm↑ 243° Southwest

Rise/Set Times

Day/Night Lengt

Los Angeles, California, USA

Daylight

6:45 am – 4:43 pm
9 hours, 58 minutes

Current Time:	Dec 7, 2021 at 7:04:25 am
Sun Direction:	119.75° ESE↑
Sun Altitude:	2.83°
Sun Distance:	91.578 million mi
Next Solstice:	Dec 21, 2021 7:59 am (Winter)
Sunrise Today:	6:45 am↑ 117° Southeast
Sunset Today:	4:43 pm↑ 243° Southwest

Rise/Set Times

Day/Night Length

December 6 Daily Correspondence Digest for the Daily and Birthday Horoscopes

Click here for Georgia Nicols’ Daily Horoscopes

Moon Alert

Until 11:45 PM EST today (8:45 PM PST) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is a powerful day to begin your week. For starters, others notice you more than usual because you are charming and successful. Not only that, it looks like you have the backing of people and resources to help you bring about whatever you want. Powah!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a wonderful day to travel or to make travel plans. Likewise, it’s a great day to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, the law or medicine. You will also enjoy studying and teaching. You feel energized talking to a diverse group of people!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

A productive day at work! You will get a lot done because you’re pumped to work, plus you can count on the help you need from others regarding finances and practical assistance. This help might be minor, but it will be there. Oh yeah.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You feel friendly today. You want to socialize and hopefully, play! This is a great day to discuss vacation plans or better yet – to be on a vacation. Fun activities with children, social outings, sports events and the arts will appeal.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re in a playful frame of mind this week. Today, your creative urges are strong and many of you are involved in a hands-on way with creative projects. Basically, you want to do something to make things run more smoothly at home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your focus on home and family (including DIY projects) continues to be strong. This is timely because today, you are so persuasive and charming, you’ll have no trouble convincing someone to help you or to kick back and have some fun.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is another fast-paced week for you – so, get ready! Today you might want to make some major purchases for home improvements. Among other things, these might relate to plumbing, bathrooms, recycling and garbage areas. Good day to get on top of stuff!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You’re practical and focused today, which is why this can be a productive day for you. Not only do you have an agenda, you have the ability to persuade others to go along with what you want because you’re very convincing. (Meanwhile, money and cash flow continue to be your main focus.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Things will go your way today. After all, the Sun and Mercury are in your sign attracting people and favourable situations to you. Meanwhile, a hidden energy that is taking place behind the scenes might favour you financially. You might find a practical gift or a solution where you least expect it. (Perhaps a back-alley find?)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Even though you prefer to keep a low profile right now (certainly for the rest of the week); nevertheless, you’re active dealing with groups today. You might even compete with someone? Fear not because you will be all grace and charm with the Moon lined up with Venus in your sign.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Hidden love affairs are percolating behind the scenes. (Coincidentally, many of you are involved with younger people.) Happily, today things will tend to go your way because not only is your ambition aroused, doors will open for you. Act now!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

The Sun at the top of your chart continues to cast you in a flattering spotlight, which is why everyone admires you. Obviously, now is the time to champion your ideas to others, perhaps leading the way with political, religious and racial ideas. People are listening!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Sarah Rafferty (1972) shares your birthday today. You are a truth seeker. You love knowledge and constantly seek to learn more. You have a flair for the dramatic, and know how to cause a stir. This year requires flexibility on your part because you are undergoing change. Until 2021 is over, you will continue to discover opportunities to grow and travel new paths.

Click here to read anyone’s birthday horoscope

DECEMBER 6 birthday horoscope predicts that as a Sagittarius who is sociable, you exhibit a cheerful attitude and are a pleasure to have around. You are always lively and ready to have a good time.

The December 6th birthday personality has a magnetic charm. People are often drawn to you without their even knowing it. These Sagittarians are the ones who are the advice lord among the group. You’re charming and your persuasive talents provide valuable insights to others. You love a good challenge.

However, as a negative birthday characteristic, you have the patience of a raging bull and could be impulsive as well. You could be someone who is described as being impatient, forward yet flexible. Naturally, you are an honest person who can be hurtful with that sharp tongue of yours. You, for this reason, are often the peacemaker.

The December 6 horoscope predicts that you are usually on the go all the time. You are optimistic about life, and normally, you surround yourself with like-minded individuals. You stay positive but feel that anyone’s environment has its part in how we look at and approach situations. Mostly, this Sagittarius birthday person is searching for peace and understanding.

Let’s talk about your finances and your career. As the December 6 zodiac sign is Sagittarius, you are in an awesome position to teach. Your aggressive nature makes you a stern administrator suited for upper management or business development. If the entertainment industry interests you, then maybe you should look at some areas that would be beneficial to you. The future of person who born on 6 December depends on the amount of effort they are ready to put in.

The December 6th zodiac shows that you are the kindest, most understanding person. You have a cheerful can-do attitude that people love. People ask for your advice and opinions. You find it humbling to be honored and trusted in this way. Socially, you are sought after to attend the A List of events and happenings around town.

In love, this December 6 birthday person generally wants to be married. Your search for a companion who is perhaps a mirror image of yourself although opposites attract. Your perfect mate is waiting for you somewhere in the midst of all those admirers. As the head of the household, you will hold up to traditional values and principles. This parenting Sagittarian is usually an understanding and sympathetic one.

The December 6 astrology shows that you have a positive and upbeat attitude. You may feel that the mind, body, and soul work together. The only thing you may have to worry about is your weight when you reach that age of around 40 or 50. We tend not to be so active in these years as we have been so, the weight has a way of hanging around and most of the time, in the wrong places.

Nowadays, some programs will teach you how to eat those foods that we love so much. A study has proven that we can still eat the foods we love, but when they are consumed at different times and with other foods, they can be beneficial in weight stability or weight loss.

As a December 6 birthday personality born today, you typically will not walk away from conflict, but rather you are the one to find a solution. Occasionally, you are thrown off guard and lack patience to deal with petty and childish things. Although we live where we live, we don’t have to be a negative result of our surroundings.

Famous People And Celebrities Born On December 6

Frankie Beverly, Larry Bourgeois, Laurent Bourgeois, Satoru Iwata, Johnny Manziel, Dulce Maria, Agnes Moorehead

See: Famous Celebrities Born On December 6

This Day That Year – December 6 In History

1973 – Gerald Ford is the first Vice President not elected but sworn in.
1992 – Jerry Rice, a player for SF 49ers, catches his 101st touchdown.
1994 – A bid of $398,590 wins someone the Maltese Falcon.
2013 – Record-breaking snow in Dallas-Fort Worth causing extreme driving difficulties, lengthy power outages, flight cancellations, etc.

December 6 Dhanu Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
December 6 Chinese Zodiac RAT

December 6 Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Jupiter which symbolizes expansion, progress, new initiatives, and optimism.

December 6 Birthday Symbols

The Archer Is The Symbol For The Sagittarius Zodiac Sign

December 6 Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Lovers. This card shows that your personal beliefs and values will change your relationships. The Minor Arcana cards are Nine of Wands and King of Wands

December 6 Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

You are most compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Aries: This relationship between two fire signs is passionate and hot!
You are not compatible with people born under Zodiac Sign Pisces: A relationship between the fire and water sign will turn tepid.

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December 5 Lucky Numbers

Number 6 – This number stands for a humanitarian who helps and heals people.
Number 9 – This number symbolizes Karmic spiritual enlightenment, compassion, and freedom.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors For December 6 Birthday

Blue: This is a color that represents wisdom, understanding, faithfulness, and dedication.
Pink: This color stands for kindness, softness, peace, innocence, and friendliness.

Lucky Day For December 6 Birthday

Thursday – This weekday is ruled by Jupiter. It is a day that brings about inspirational and profitable endings.
Friday– This day is ruled by Venus. It stands for enjoyment, pleasures and financial decisions.

December 6 Birthstone Turquoise

Turquoise gemstone helps improve your analytical thinking and have better control over your emotions and ideas.

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On December 6

A pair of exclusive skiing boots for the Sagittarius man and a good book on photography for the woman. The December 6 birthday personality loves gifts that have something to do with travel and adventure.