Historical Events
- famed cabaret Moulin Rouge opens (as the Jardin de Paris) at the foot of the Montmartre hills in Paris, France
- First known ascent of the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, by German climber Hans Meyer and Austrian Ludwig Purtscheller
Famous Birthdays
- Maria Dabrowska, Polish writer (Nights and Days), born in Russów, Russian Empire (d. 1965)
About October 6, 1889
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
