1989⚡ Event
Montreal Massacre
Marc Lépine, claiming to be "fighting feminism", killed fourteen women before committing suicide at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, Canada. The massacre took place on December 6, 1989.
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What Happened on December 6?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 6 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 6(5)
1990⚡ Event
Italian Air Force Jet Crashes into School
An Italian Air Force military jet crashed into a high school near Bologna, killing 12 students and injuring 88 others. The crash occurred on December 6, 1990, after the pilot abandoned the aircraft due to an on-board fire.
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1992⚡ Event
Babri Masjid Demolished
The Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, India, was demolished by Hindu Kar Sevaks. The demolition occurred on December 6, 1992, as the demolitionists believed the mosque was built on the birthplace of the Hindu deity Rama.
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1999⚡ Event
RIAA Sues Napster
The Recording Industry Association of America filed a lawsuit against the peer-to-peer file sharing network Napster. The lawsuit, filed on December 6, 1999, alleged that the service facilitated widespread copyright infringement.
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2017⚡ Event
US Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
Under President Donald Trump, the United States government officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This decision was announced on December 6, 2017.
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Famous Birthdays on December 6(5)
1995🎂 Birth
A Boogie wit da Hoodie
American rapper and singer-songwriter A Boogie wit da Hoodie was born on December 6, 1995.
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1996🎂 Birth
Stefanie Scott
American actress and singer Stefanie Scott was born on December 6, 1996.
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1997🎂 Birth
Sabrina Ionescu
American basketball player Sabrina Ionescu was born on December 6, 1997.
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1998🎂 Birth
Angelīna Kučvaļska
Latvian figure skater Angelīna Kučvaļska was born on December 6, 1998.
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Notable Deaths on December 6(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Ko Chun-hsiung
Taiwanese actor, director, and politician Ko Chun-hsiung died on December 6, 2015. He was born in 1945.
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2015🕊️ Death
Liu Juying
Chinese general and politician Liu Juying died on December 6, 2015. He was born in 1917.
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2015🕊️ Death
Nicholas Smith
British actor Nicholas Smith died on December 6, 2015. He was born in 1934.
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2016🕊️ Death
Peter Vaughan
British actor Peter Vaughan died on December 6, 2016. He was born in 1923.
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2024🕊️ Death
Maggie Tabberer
Australian fashion model and television personality Maggie Tabberer died on December 6, 2024. She was born in 1936.
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December 6 in History
December 6 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1989 to the present day.
Major Events on December 6
Among the most notable events on December 6: Montreal Massacre (1989), Italian Air Force Jet Crashes into School (1990), Babri Masjid Demolished (1992). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 6
Notable figures born on December 6 include A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Davide Calabria, Stefanie Scott. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 6
Remembered figures who died on December 6 include Ko Chun-hsiung, Liu Juying, Nicholas Smith. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 6?
- December 6 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on December 6?
- One of the most notable events on December 6 is: Montreal Massacre.
- Who was born on December 6?
- Famous figures born on December 6 include A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Davide Calabria, Stefanie Scott.
- How many historical events happened on December 6?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 6, spanning centuries of world history.
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