Birth
George Westinghouse
Estados Unidos
George Westinghouse, American inventor and businessman, pioneer in electrification and the development of the compressed air railway system.
† 12/3/1914DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Friday, 6 October 2023
- Birth
Le Corbusier
Suíça/França
Le Corbusier, born Charles Édouard Jeanneret, was a Swiss-French architect and pioneer of modern architecture.
† 27/8/1965 - Birth
Maria Lamas
Portugal
Maria Lamas, Portuguese writer and activist, known for her fight for women's rights.
† 6/12/1983 - Birth
Thor Heyerdahl
Noruega
Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian explorer, famous for the Kon-Tiki expedition, where he sailed from Peru to Polynesia to sample pre-Columbian migration.
† 18/4/2002 - Birth
Wang Huning
A former academic and professor of International Politics, Wang Huning (b. 1955) is often called "China’s Kissinger." He is the country’s top ideological strategist, having shaped the official doctrines of three successive leaders. As Chairman of the Political Consultative Conference, he remains the brain behind the long-term vision for Chinese stability and the political system.
- Birth
David Eby
Premier of British Columbia, David Eby (b. 1962) leads one of Canada’s most dynamic provinces. Focusing on housing, public safety, and the green transition, he represents the NDP’s governance model at the provincial level, serving as an influential voice in the country’s interprovincial coordination.
- Birth
Julia Pinheiro
Portugal
Júlia Pinheiro, Portuguese television presenter, known for programs such as "Queridas Manhãs".
- Birth
Elisabeth Shue
Estados Unidos
Elisabeth Shue, American actress, famous for her roles in films such as "Back to the Future" and "Party in Las Vegas".
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World Habitat Day
Promoted by the United Nations on the first Monday of October, this day focuses global attention on the state of cities and the basic human right to adequate housing. It promotes reflection on sustainable urban planning and improving living conditions for all.
- History
Hatter's Day - Mad Hatter
Hatter's Day - Mad Hatter is celebrated on October 6th, inspired by the iconic character Mad Hatter from "Alice in Wonderland". The day celebrates the Mad Hatter's characteristic eccentricity, absurdity and playful spirit, encouraging people to embrace humor and healthy madness.
- History
Harald zur Hausen, Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier - Nobel Prize in Medicine
Estocolmo, Suécia
Harald zur Hausen was awarded for the discovery of the human papillomavirus, while Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier were awarded for the discovery of HIV.
- History
Launch of Instagram
On October 6, 2010, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched Instagram. The photo-sharing application focused on visual aesthetics became one of the most influential cultural pillars of the smartphone era.
- History
John O'Keefe
Estocolmo, Suécia
The scientists received the prize for discoveries about the brain's positioning system.