Historical Events
- Battle of Passchendaele: Canadian troops capture the village of Passchendaele in the Third Battle of Ypres, after 250,000 casualties on both sides
Famous Birthdays
Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977)
American civil rights activist (Freedom Summer, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), born in Montgomery County, Mississippi [1]
About October 6, 1917
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
