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Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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★ Born on this day 3 entries

1820
Jenny Lind, nightingale.
US 206 yrs ago
1846
George Westinghouse, responsible for alternating current in US.
US 180 yrs ago
1906
Janet Gaynor
US 120 yrs ago

► Events on this day 1 entry

1989
Reverend Jim Baker is found guilty.
US 37 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶Universal Children's Day