Historical events for
Tuesday, 6 October 2026

George Westinghouse, American inventor and businessman, pioneer in electrification and the development of the compressed air railway system.

Le Corbusier, born Charles Édouard Jeanneret, was a Swiss-French architect and pioneer of modern architecture.

Maria Lamas, Portuguese writer and activist, known for her fight for women's rights.

Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian explorer, famous for the Kon-Tiki expedition, where he sailed from Peru to Polynesia to sample pre-Columbian migration.

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.

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.

Júlia Pinheiro, Portuguese television presenter, known for programs such as "Queridas Manhãs".

Elisabeth Shue, American actress, famous for her roles in films such as "Back to the Future" and "Party in Las Vegas".

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.

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.

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.

Instagram is a social network focused on sharing photos and videos.

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.

The scientists received the prize for discoveries about the brain's positioning system.

Saint Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order, is celebrated on October 6th as a symbol of devotion and simplicity.

On October 6, 1992, regular broadcasts began on SIC, the first private television channel in 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.

On October 6, 1955, Citroën presented the DS 19 model at the Grand Palais in Paris, selling 12,000 units in just one day.

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.

On October 6, 1683, the first German settlers arrived in Pennsylvania, founding Germantown, the first German colony in America.

National Fado Day in Argentina celebrates the influence and popularity of fado in this country.

World Cerebral Palsy Day is celebrated on October 6th, promoting awareness about this condition and the inclusion of people with cerebral palsy.