June 6: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

June 6^th is Drive-In Movie Day and Yo-Yo Day.

We’re now on the 157^th day of the year, and have 208 days left.

For June 6 we have put together some of the greatest events that happened on this day including, celebrities, movies, transportation, war and more.

Did you know that on this day in 1944, the Normandy landings started in France during WWII? They were originally planned for June 4^th but postponed due to bad weather.

Keep reading for more interesting facts about June 6^th in history!

What Events Happened On June 6 In History?

2018 Xi’an, China, introduced a pedestrian lane for people who walk while looking at their phones.

The northern Chinese city implemented the special pedestrian zones because cars were often driving on the sidewalk, putting pedestrians who ignore their surroundings at risk of injury. Those most at risk are known as "phubbers," or people who stare at their phones while walking.

1944 Normandy landings started in France during WWII.

This day was the largest seaborne invasion ever in history. 156,000 soldiers and 195,700 naval personnel came together to battle against the Nazis.

1933 The US celebrated the opening of its very first drive-in cinema.

Famous Quotes Said On June 6

What is your favorite quote from June 6? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day throughout history.

1874

“The worst of all listeners is the man who does nothing but listen.”

– Charles Dickens

Famous People Born On June 6

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Robert Englund? See what other famous people were born on this day.

1990 Ryan Higa

American YouTuber

Age:

32 years old

Born In:

Hawaii, USA

1961 Carole Baskin

American Animal Rights Activist

Age:

61 years old

2007 Aubrey Anderson-Emmons

American Actress

Age:

15 years old

Born In:

California, USA

1947 Robert Englund

American Actor

Age:

75 years old

Born In:

California, USA

Special Holidays On June 6

If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.

National Drive-In Movie Day

There’s just something unique about watching the latest movie on a super-sized screen rather than at home. So with today being National Drive-In Movie Day, why not take the opportunity to have a night at the Drive-In movies with your loved ones? It would be a fun date idea too!

National Yo-Yo Day

Yo-yos are so great that they’ve become a timeless toy; they’ve changed so little over the years, but they’re still popular! If you never learned to use a yo-yo, why not give it a shot today - and if you used to play with one, why not see what tricks you’re still able to do!

June 6 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone

If you were born on this day, your star sign is Gemini.

Geminis have a strong need for freshness and newness within their social life, relationships, and many other aspects of life. This can make relationships with a Gemini either really exciting, or exhausting.

For those of you born in June, you have the Alexandrite birthstone. The alexandrite gemstone changes color depending on the light. Impurities within the mineral’s structure mainly cause the color change of this gemstone.

If you were born on this day, your estimated date of conception would be September 13^th in the previous year.