Fact 1: Commemoration of Swaziland’s Independence Day
September 6 marks the day when Swaziland, now known as the Kingdom of eSwatini, celebrates its independence from British colonial rule in 1968. This southern African country is one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies.
Fact 2: Birth of Comedy Legend Jeff Foxworthy
A staple in the comedy world, Jeff Foxworthy, famous for his "You might be a redneck" jokes, was born on September 6, 1958. His influence on sitcoms and stand-up comedy has spanned for decades.
Fact 3: The Founding of San Francisco State University
On September 6, 1899, San Francisco State University was founded. This institution of higher learning has been an integral part of California’s educational system, providing quality education for over a century.
Fact 4: The Surprise Hurricane of 1935
On this day, one of the most intense hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. occurred, named "The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935". It hit Florida causing tremendous devastation.
Fact 5: An Iconic American Television Show’s Debut
"The Carol Burnett Show," famous for its comedy sketches, parodies, and character-driven humor, first aired on September 6, 1967. It was one of the longest-running and most loved television shows.
Fact 6: Canada’s First Broadcasting Station
Canada's first broadcasting station - XWA (now known as CINW) in Montreal, began its operation on September 6, 1919. It was a landmark event in Canada’s history of broadcast media.
Fact 7: Plovdiv’s Unification Day
September 6 is a public holiday in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, commemorating the unification of Eastern Rumelia and Bulgaria in 1885.
Fact 8: The World’s First Self-Service Grocery Store
On this day in 1916, the world's first self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened in Memphis, Tennessee.
Fact 9: Birth of Hollywood Star Idris Elba
Renowned English actor Idris Elba, famous for his roles in "Luther", "The Wire", and as Heimdall in Marvel’s movie universe, was born on September 6, 1972.
Fact 10: The Julie N. Oil Spill
One of the worst oil spills in the history of the United States, known as the Julie N. Oil Spill, occurred on September 6, 1996, in the Portland, Maine harbor.
Fact 11: American Alligator Hunter Troy Landry's Birthday
On September 6, 1960, Troy Landry, the fearless alligator hunter from the reality television series “Swamp People” was born.
Fact 12: Day of Mourning in Pakistan
September 6 in Pakistan is known as Defence Day, a day of national mourning commemorating those who died in the 1965 war with India.
Fact 13: The First Woman to Travel in Space
On September 6, 1997, astronaut Shannon Lucid returned to Earth after 188 days aboard the Mir Space Station. She set multiple records during this expedition, including being the first woman to have a prolonged stay in a space station.
Fact 14: Queen Elizabeth II Becomes the longest-reigning Monarch in British History
On September 6, 2015, Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria's record and became the longest reigning British monarch in history.
Fact 15: National Read a Book Day
The United States celebrates National Read a Book Day on September 6th, encouraging everyone to grab a book and spend the day reading.
Fact 16: Death of the Last Eunuch of the Chinese Imperial Court
Sun Yaoting, the last known Imperial eunuch of Chinese history, died on September 6, 1996. He lived through the fall of the Qing Dynasty and World War II.
Fact 17: The Love Parade Disaster
On September 6, 2009, the controversial decision to cancel the 'Love Parade', a popular electronic dance music festival in Germany, was taken after 21 people lost their lives in a crowd crush.
Fact 18: Death of Music Legend Keith Moon
The legendary drummer for the band "The Who", Keith Moon, tragically died on September 6, 1978. His unique style and eccentric personality have had a lasting impact on the world of rock and roll.
Fact 19: The Introduction of Barbie’s Boyfriend
On this day in 1961, Ken Carson, more famously known as Barbie's boyfriend Ken, was introduced to the world of dolls.
Fact 20: The Discovery of the Planet Neptune's Rings
Astronomers announced the discovery of rings around the planet Neptune on September 6, 1989. This discovery further expanded our knowledge of our solar system.