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Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
October 6
Events on This Day
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1847
166 years ago
Charlotte Brontë publishes her novel, Jane Eyre.
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1911
102 years ago
Cy Young pitches his final game, ending a 22-year career.
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1927
86 years ago
The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, is released, mesmerizing audiences as the first talking picture.
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1996
17 years ago
Country music superstars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw wed in Louisiana.
October 6
Born on This Day
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Helen Wills Moody
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Tennis Players
- Famous Coaches
Helen Wills Moody
Coach, Tennis Player / 1905 - 1998
Tennis player Helen Wills Moody was the first female athlete to become an international star, winning 31 Grand Slam titles during her career.
Born: October 6, 1905
Birthplace: Centerville, California, United States
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Janet Gaynor
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- Silent Screen Stars
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Libras
Janet Gaynor
Film Actress / 1906 - 1984
Silent film actress Janet Gaynor won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Actress in 1929, for her role in the movie Seventh Heaven.
1906 | 77 years old
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Carole Lombard
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Aviation Accident Victims
- Name Changers
Carole Lombard
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1908 - 1942
Carole Lombard starred in comedic films during the 1930s. She married actor Clark Gable in 1939, but died in a tragic plane accident a few years later.1908 | 33 years old
Film Actress, Pin-up
October 6
Died on This Day
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Anwar el-Sadat
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- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Nobel Prize Winners
Anwar el-Sadat
World Leader / 1918 - 1981
Anwar el-Sadat was the one-time president of Egypt (1970-1981) who shared the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for establishing peace agreements with Israel.
Died: October 6, 1981
Age: 62 years old
Place: Cairo , Egypt
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W.K. Kellogg
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Philanthropists
- Famous People Born in 1860
W.K. Kellogg
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1860 - 1951
W.K. Kellogg founded the Kellogg Company, which makes cereal products that have become popular around the world.
1951 | 91 years old
Business Leader, Philanthropist -
Alfred Tennyson
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Alfred
Alfred Tennyson
Poet / 1809 - 1892
Alfred, Lord Tennyson was Queen Victoria's poet laureate. His lasting works include "Ulysses," "The Lady of Shalott," and Idylls of the King.1892 | 83 years old
Poet
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John Mellencamp
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
John Mellencamp
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1951 -
A pop sensation in the 1980s, singer-songwriter John Mellencamp has evolved into one of rock’s most enduring acts, and given voice to the small-town experience.
October 7, 1951
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César Milstein
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Immunologists
- Famous Scientists
César Milstein
Immunologist / 1927 - 2002
César Milstein developed monoclonal antibody production and received a Nobel Prize in 1984. Monoclonal antibodies are used in pregnancy tests and diagnosing diseases.October 8, 1927
Immunologist -
Jackson Browne
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Environmental Activists
- Famous Antiwar Activists
Jackson Browne
Environmental Activist, Anti-War Activist, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist / 1948 -
Jackson Browne is a folk singer-songwriter who released numerous hit records in the 1970s and '80s, including Late for the Sky. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
October 9, 1948
Musician -
Frederick Douglass Patterson
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Libras
Frederick Douglass Patterson
Educator / 1901 - 1988
Educator Frederick Douglass Patterson served as president of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. He also founded the United College Negro Fund.October 10, 1901
Educator
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Joseph Lowery
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Joseph Lowery
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1921 -
Civil rights leader, social activist and minister Joseph Lowery has fought against prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans for more than 50 years.
October 6, 1921
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George Weah
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Antiwar Activists
- Famous Soccer Players
George Weah
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player / 1966 -
Liberian soccer star George Weah was named African, European and World Player of the Year in 1995 and has since become a prominent humanitarian and politician.
October 1, 1966
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player
