October 6

    What happened on October 6 in history

    6 events fall on October 6, from 1536 to 1981. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 6

    1. 1536

      William Tyndale is executed

      The Bible translator is strangled and burned near Brussels.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1683

      Germantown is settled

      Thirteen Mennonite families found the first German settlement in America.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1889

      The Moulin Rouge opens

      The cabaret takes its first customers in Montmartre.

      Read about Eiffel Tower Construction for World's FairPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1927

      The Jazz Singer opens

      The first feature-length film with synchronised speech premieres.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1973

      The Yom Kippur War begins

      Egypt and Syria attack Israeli positions on a religious holiday.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1981

      Sadat is assassinated

      Soldiers open fire during a military parade in Cairo.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

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