What day was Damien born in the film "Omen"?

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In the film The Omen, Damien was born on June 6, commonly phrased as the sixth of June.

The date is part of the film's central religious and supernatural symbolism. Damien is revealed to be the Antichrist, and his birth is connected with the number 666, traditionally called the number of the Beast in the Book of Revelation. The date, combined with the birth time of 6 a.m., creates a deliberate pattern of three sixes.

The original 1976 film follows Robert Thorn, an American diplomat who adopts Damien after being told that his own newborn son died. As disturbing events accumulate, Robert investigates Damien's origins and discovers clues linking the child to Satanic prophecy.

The 2006 remake preserves the same June 6 birth date and symbolism. The date is also echoed by the films' release dates: The Omen opened in 1976 on June 6, while the remake was released on June 6, 2006. The date is therefore more than ordinary birthday information; it is a key clue to Damien's identity.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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