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Sunday, 6 September 2026

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2 Births
6 Events
1 Reminders
9 Total entries

★ Born on this day 2 entries

1766
John Dalton, developed the atomic theory of matter.
US Science & Technology 260 yrs ago
1811
James Melville Gilliss, founded Naval Observatory in Washington.
US Geography & Exploration 215 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1620
The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth Rock with 102 Pilgrims.
US Arts & Culture 406 yrs ago
1716
First lighthouse in US is built, in Boston.
US 310 yrs ago
1869
The first westbound train arrives in San Francisco.
US 157 yrs ago
1876
Southern Pacific line from Los Angeles to San Francisco completed.
US 150 yrs ago
1965
Last episode of the Alfred Hitchcock show airs, (Good Evening!).
US Media & Broadcasting 61 yrs ago
1966
Star Trek appears on TV for the first time (on NBC.)
US Media & Broadcasting 60 yrs ago

▶ Also today 1 entry

▶The National Holiday of Swaziland.