Fact 1: Celebration of Mad Hatter Day
Every year, October 6th is celebrated as Mad Hatter Day. Based on the beloved character from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", this day allows people to indulge in all things silly and nonsensical. The date was selected due to the number 10/6 found on the Mad Hatter’s hat in John Tenniel’s illustration.
Fact 2: Feast Day Of Saint Faith
October 6th grants significance to Saint Faith, a young girl martyred in the 3rd century in Roman Gaul. Numerous churches and schools are dedicated to her, especially in France and England.
Fact 3: Discovery of Neptune’s Moon Triton
On October 6, 1846, the British astronomer William Lassell discovered Neptune’s largest moon, Triton, just 17 days after the planet Neptune itself was discovered. Triton is the only moon in our solar system that orbits in the opposite direction of its planet's rotation.
Fact 4: Egypt’s Black September ended
On October 6th, 1970, the Black September - a conflict between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization - officially ended. This day is marked as a significant event in the history of the Middle East.
Fact 5: Thomas Edison’s Electric Lamp Patent
Thomas Edison, the great American inventor, patented his improved electric lamp design on October 6th, 1880. This patent was the foundation for the incandescent light, which revolutionised lightning around the world.
Fact 6: Heart of Rock and Roll
On October 6, 1982, ‘Heart of Rock & Roll’ by Huey Lewis and The News was released. The song became a landmark hit for the band and continues to resonate with rock lovers everywhere.
Fact 7: Opening of the American Jazz Museum
The American Jazz Museum, located in Kansas City, Missouri, officially opened on October 6, 1997. It honours jazz as an original American art form through research, exhibition, education, and performance.
Fact 8: First "Talkie" Movie Opened
On October 6th, 1927, "The Jazz Singer", the first talkie film (a movie with sound) was opened to public. It ended the era of silent films and transformed the Hollywood industry.
Fact 9: Establishment of Paraguay’s Independence
On October 6, 1813, Paraguay declared absolute independence, breaking 300 years of Spanish rule. This day is celebrated as a pivotal moment in the country’s history.
Fact 10: Formation of the German Democratic Republic
October 6, 1949, marked the formation of the German Democratic Republic, more commonly known as East Germany. It existed until 1990, when it joined the Federal Republic of Germany upon reunification.
Fact 11: Day of Commemoration For Victims of the 2002 Bali Bombings
October 6th is recognized as a day of commemoration for the victims of the devastating Bali Bombings that took place in 2002. The attacks were among the deadliest act of terrorism in Indonesia's history.
Fact 12: The First Indictment of a Sitting U.S President's Staff
October 6, 2005, saw the first ever indictment of a sitting U.S President's Staff when Lewis "Scooter" Libby was indicted in the CIA leak grand jury investigation.
Fact 13: International Day of Non-Violence
Although not specifically linked to October 6th, it falls just two days after the International Day of Non-Violence which is celebrated on October 2nd. Initiated by the United Nations, the day seeks to promote a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
Fact 14: Launch of Fox News Channel
On October 6, 1996, the Fox News Channel was launched by the Fox broadcasting company. Today, it is one of the leading news channels in the United States.
Fact 15: Irish Rebellion of 1641
October 6th marks the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1641 when Irish Catholic gentry attempted to seize control of the English administration in Ireland.
Fact 16: Birth of Bollywood Legend Vinod Khanna
Bollywood superstar Vinod Khanna was born on October 6, 1946. Khanna was one of the most popular Bollywood actors of his time starring in popular films like ‘Mere Apne’, ‘Inkaar’ and ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’.
Fact 17: Famous Writer Elizabeth Gaskell’s Death
October 6 also marks the death of famous English novelist Elizabeth Gaskell. Known for her detailed portraits of Victorian society in novels like 'North and South', Gaskell passed away on this day in 1865.
Fact 18: The First World Series Baseball Game
The first-ever baseball World Series game was played on October 6, 1882. The game started America's love affair with what would become renowned as 'America's pastime'.
Fact 19: The Launch Of eBay
October 6, 1995, marks the launch of one of the world's biggest online marketplaces - eBay. Its launch would revolutionize online shopping.
Fact 20: Establishment Of UNESCO
Although not established on October 6, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) was established in the month of October on 16th, 1945. This organization has since contributed extensively to promoting international collaboration in the fields of education, science, and culture.