October 6th: What is special about this date?

October 6th marks the 279th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 280th in case of leap years). There are 86 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on October 6th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to October 6th and what happened on October 6th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th.

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October 6th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On October 6th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna (1946)

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd (1973)

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard (1908)

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson (1970)

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue (1963)

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer (1929)

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland (1942)

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto (1974)

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita (1988)

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg (1939)

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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October 6th: who died on this date?

On October 6th the following celebrities died:


  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis (1989)

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly (1992)

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues (1999)

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott (1992)

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento (2011)

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques (1980)

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson (2018)

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price (1973)

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth (2000)

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell (1996)

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

  • See all famous people who died on October 6th

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October 6th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On October 6th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Libra according to the Western Zodiac.

Libra zodiac sign

October 6th: what is special about the Libra sign?

The Libra sign encompasses people born between September 23rd and October 22nd.

You can discover Libra's personality traits and attitude and Libra's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Libra born in October discover why October born are so special.

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October 6th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on October 6th in history:


  • Oct 6, 1912: Pirates Owen Chief Wilson hits record 36th triple of season
  • Oct 6, 1918: US ship Otranto sinks between Scotland and Ireland, 425 die
  • Oct 6, 1926: Babe Ruth hits three home runs in a world series game, New York Yankees beat Saint Louis Cardinals 10-5 (World Series #23).
  • Oct 6, 1928: 11th PGA Championship: Leo Diegel at Five Farms Country Club - Baltimore
  • Oct 6, 1931: Js Van Severen forms Verdinaso (Union of Flemish National Solidarists)
  • Oct 6, 1939: Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain
  • Oct 6, 1953: WTVM TV channel 9 in Columbus, Georgia (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • Oct 6, 1956: Dr Albert Sabin discovers oral polio vaccine
  • Oct 6, 1972: 22-car train carrying 2,000 pilgrims derails, kills 208 in Mexico.
  • Oct 6, 1973: Yom Kippur War begins as Syria and Egypt attack Israel
  • Oct 6, 2003: 2004 U.S. Democratic Primary: Senator Bob Graham announces, on "Larry King Live", that he will be ending his 2004 presidential campaign.
  • Oct 6, 2007: In Cuba's eastern Granma Province, at least 28 people are killed and more than 70 injured in a collision between a train or bus.
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What day of the year is October 6th?


October 6th marks the 279th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 280th in case of leap years).

There are 86 days remaining until the end of the year.

October 6th is the 6th day of the month of October.