Birthdays occurring on October, 6

1917

Fannie Lou Hamer was born on October 6, 1917 American civil rights activist, 1917-1977 I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. More quotations from Fannie Lou Hamer

1917

Robert Mitchum was born on October 6, 1917 People think I have an interesting walk. Hell, I'm just trying to hold my gut in. More quotations from Robert Mitchum

1925

Shana Alexander was born on October 6, 1925 American journalist, editor, host and teacher, 1925-2005 The paradox of reality is that no image is as compelling as the one which exists only in the mind's eye. More quotations from Shana Alexander

1942

Britt Ekland was born on October 6, 1942 Swedish actress, b.1942 I say I don’t sleep with married men, but what I mean is that I don’t sleep with happily married men. More quotations from Britt Ekland

Deaths occurring on October, 6

1979

Elizabeth Bishop died on October 6, 1979 American poet and writer known for her polished and descriptive verse. Pulitzer Prize in 1956.1911-1979 The art of losing isn't hard to master; so many things seem filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster. More quotations from Elizabeth Bishop

1981

Anwar Sadat died on October 6, 1981 Egyptian army officer, president of Egypt (1970-1981), 1918-1981 He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought will never be able to change reality, and will never, therefore, make any progress More quotations from Anwar Sadat

1989

Bette Davis died on October 6, 1989 American actress, 1908-1989 She is the original good time that was had by all. More quotations from Bette Davis