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
Sunday, 6 October 2024
- 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".
- —History
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.
- History
Meeting of the Captains Movement
Portugal
On October 6, 1973, the Captains Movement meeting took place in Lisbon, where the use of force to put an end to the dictatorship in Portugal was discussed for the first time.
- History
National Fado Day in Argentina
Argentina
National Fado Day in Argentina celebrates the influence and popularity of fado in this country.
- History
World Cerebral Palsy Day
Mundo
World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated on October 6th, promoting awareness about this condition and the inclusion of people with cerebral palsy.
- History
Premiere of "The Jazz Singer"
Estados Unidos
On October 6, 1927, the first commercial sound film, "The Jazz Singer", premiered in New York, marking the beginning of the era of sound films.
- History
Start of regular SIC broadcasts
Portugal
On October 6, 1992, regular broadcasts began on SIC, the first private television channel in Portugal.
- History
Presentation of the Citroën DS 19
França
On October 6, 1955, Citroën presented the DS 19 model at the Grand Palais in Paris, selling 12,000 units in just one day.
- History
St. Bruno's Day
Mundo
Saint Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order, is celebrated on October 6th as a symbol of devotion and simplicity.
- History
Arrival of German settlers in Pennsylvania
Estados Unidos
On October 6, 1683, the first German settlers arrived in Pennsylvania, founding Germantown, the first German colony in America.
- Sport
Shanghai Masters
Início do Shanghai Masters 2024 em Shanghai, China. Torneio disputado em piso duro (sintético).