1995⚡ Event
First exoplanet discovered
Astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz reported the discovery of a planet orbiting 51 Pegasi as the first known exoplanet around a main-sequence star.
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What Happened on October 6?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 6 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Michel Mayor
Historical Events on October 6(5)
1998⚡ Event
Matthew Shepard attacked
Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was attacked and fatally wounded near Laramie, Wyoming, U.S., dying six days later.
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2000⚡ Event
Argentine Vice President resigns
Denouncing corruption in Argentine president Fernando de la Rúa's administration and the Senate, Vice President Carlos Álvarez resigned.
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2002⚡ Event
Al-Qaeda bombs oil tanker Limburg
Al-Qaeda bombed the oil tanker Limburg, causing oil to leak into the Gulf of Aden.
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2008⚡ Event
MESSENGER discovers Rembrandt crater on Mercury
The MESSENGER probe discovered Mercury's Rembrandt crater, the second largest impact crater on the planet.
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Famous Birthdays on October 6(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Jonathan Kuminga
Congolese basketball player Jonathan Kuminga was born.
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Notable Deaths on October 6(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen was a Dutch-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
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October 6 in History
October 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 1995 to the present day.
Major Events on October 6
Among the most notable events on October 6: First exoplanet discovered (1995), Matthew Shepard attacked (1998), Argentine Vice President resigns (2000). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 6
Notable figures born on October 6 include Jazz Jennings, Hitomi Honda, Jonathan Kuminga. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 6
Remembered figures who died on October 6 include Ginger Baker, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Nash. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 6?
- October 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 October 6?
- One of the most notable events on October 6 is: First exoplanet discovered.
- Who was born on October 6?
- Famous figures born on October 6 include Jazz Jennings, Hitomi Honda, Jonathan Kuminga.
- How many historical events happened on October 6?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 6, spanning centuries of world history.
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