August 6th observes Fresh Breath Day and Wiggle Your Toes Day.
We’ve reached the 218th day of the year. There are 147 days left until the end of the year.
On this day in history we’ve been spoiled with so many big events that happened. Here you’ll learn the all about the historic events that all happened on August 6.
Did you know that on this day in 2012, Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupted? It was the first time the volcano had erupted in 115 years.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about August 6th in history!
What Events Happened On August 6 In History?
The Department of Health in Manila, Philippines, declared a national epidemic after dengue outbreak.
World Resources Institute reported that a quarter of the world’s population are running out of water.
Pittsburgh hosted the world’s largest pinball tournament.
Flammable vapor caught fire at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California.
At just 30 years old, golf professional Tiger Woods won the 50th PGA, making him the youngest person ever to win a PGA.
Korean Air Flight 801 crashed while approaching Guam airport, killing 229 of the 254 people aboard.
After being the first man to sail the world non-stop in the wrong direction, Chay Blyth returned to the UK.
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, which was introduced to stop voting discrimination against minority groups.
The United States of America dropped their first-ever atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
Norwich University was founded in Vermont.
August 6 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on August 6th, your zodiac sign is Leo.
Leos tend to be energetic and lead a busy life. They’re ambitious, creative, and optimistic and can use their minds to solve complex problems.
For those of you born in August, you have the Peridot birthstone. The largest peridot stone discovered was found on Zagbargad Island, Egypt. It weighs an incredible 311.8 carats and is now located at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C.
If you were born on this day, your estimated date of conception would be November 13th in the previous year.
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Andy Warhol? See what other famous people were born on this day.
Famous People Born On August 6
Andy Warhol
American ArtistSpecial Holidays On August 6th
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
National Fresh Breath Day
Did you know that on this day, August 6th 2012, Mount Tongariro in New Zealand erupted?