Historical Events
- Boston appoints its first African American Police Commissioner William G. Gross
- Chicago police appeal for more help after 66 people shot in the city in one weekend
Film & TV History
Facebook, Apple, YouTube and Spotify remove conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from their platforms
- PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi announces she will be stepping down
- Saudi Arabia's state airline suspends direct flights to Toronto and expels ambassador after Canada calls for release of detained activists for civil and women's rights
- South Sudan peace accord signed between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar in Sudan attempting to end 5 years of civil war
Famous Deaths
- Joël Robuchon, French chef, world record for Michelin stars (32), dies of cancer at 73
- Margaret Heckler, American politician and 15th U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services (1983-85), dies at 87
- Paul Laxalt, American politician (22nd Governor of Nevada), dies at 96
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About August 6, 2018
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
