1945⚡ Event
Atomic bombing of Hiroshima
The United States drops the atomic bomb 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima, Japan, killing an estimated 80,000 people instantly.
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What Happened on August 6?
Discover 19 historical moments on August 6 — 7 events, 6 birthdays, and 6 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 6(7)
1991⚡ Event
World Wide Web goes public
Tim Berners-Lee publishes the first website, making the World Wide Web available to the general public.
technology
1997⚡ Event
Korean Air Flight 801 crash
Korean Air Flight 801 crashed into a hill on approach to Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam, killing 228 of the 254 people aboard on August 6, 1997.
disastertechnology
2008⚡ Event
Mauritanian coup d'état
Mauritanian president Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi was ousted from power by a group of high-ranking generals on August 6, 2008.
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2010⚡ Event
2010 Ladakh floods
Flash floods, mudslides, and debris flows across the Ladakh region of Indian-administered Kashmir left at least 255 people dead on August 6, 2010.
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2011⚡ Event
2011 England riots
A series of riots broke out in several London boroughs and in cities and towns across England in response to the shooting of Mark Duggan by Metropolitan Police officers on August 6, 2011.
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2013⚡ Event
Rosario gas explosion
A gas leak caused an explosion that collapsed a building and led to the deaths of 22 people in Rosario, Argentina on August 6, 2013.
disaster
Famous Birthdays on August 6(6)
1809🎂 Birth
Alfred, Lord Tennyson born
English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson is born. He became Poet Laureate and is known for works like 'The Charge of the Light Brigade.'
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2002🎂 Birth
Nessa Barrett
Nessa Barrett, American singer-songwriter, was born on August 6, 2002.
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2004🎂 Birth
Takhmina Ikromova
Takhmina Ikromova, Uzbekistani rhythmic gymnast, was born on August 6, 2004.
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Notable Deaths on August 6(6)
1945🕊️ Death
Thousands die in Hiroshima
An estimated 80,000 people die instantly from the atomic bombing, with tens of thousands more dying from radiation in the following months.
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2018🕊️ Death
Joël Robuchon
Joël Robuchon was a French chef and restaurateur who was widely regarded as one of the finest chefs in the world.
entertainment
2020🕊️ Death
Vern Rumsey
Vern Rumsey was an American bass guitarist, best known as a member of the band Unwound.
musicentertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Billy Bean
Billy Bean was an American professional baseball player and executive.
sportspolitics
2024🕊️ Death
James Bjorken
James Bjorken was an American theoretical physicist known for his work on deep inelastic scattering.
science
August 6 in History
August 6 is home to 19 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 7 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1945 to the present day.
Major Events on August 6
Among the most notable events on August 6: Atomic bombing of Hiroshima (1945), World Wide Web goes public (1991), Korean Air Flight 801 crash (1997). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 6
Notable figures born on August 6 include Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Rebecca Peterson, Hunter Greene. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 6
Remembered figures who died on August 6 include Thousands die in Hiroshima, Joël Robuchon, Vern Rumsey. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 6?
- August 6 is home to 19 recorded historical entries, including 7 notable events, 6 famous birthdays, and 6 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 6?
- One of the most notable events on August 6 is: Atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
- Who was born on August 6?
- Famous figures born on August 6 include Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Rebecca Peterson, Hunter Greene.
- How many historical events happened on August 6?
- Our collection records 7 historical events on August 6, spanning centuries of world history.
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