Historical Events
Election of Interest
100,000 people demonstrate in Minsk against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, amid month-long protests against his re-election
- First chord change in 19 years in John Cage's "As Slow As Possible" composition, being played for 639 years, in Halberstadt, Germany
- Los Angeles County reported its highest-ever temperature of 121F (49.4C)
- Premier Daniel Andrews announces roadmap out of restrictions for the Australian state of Victoria, but extends lockdown till September 28
- Strain of Bacteria nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium' survives three years attached to the International Space Station in open space
US Men's Tennis Open
World #1 tennis player Novak Đoković is sensationally disqualified in 4th round of US Open after hitting a ball in frustration, striking a line judge; trailed Pablo Carreño Busta 5-6 in 1st set
2020 History
Famous Deaths
- Kevin Dobson, American actor (Kojak, Knots Landing, Shannon), dies at 77
Lou Brock (1939-2020)
American Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder (6 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1964, 67; 8 × NL stolen base leader; St Louis Cardinals), dies from multiple myeloma at 81
- Mike Sexton, American poker player (World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions 2006; Poker Hall of Fame) and commentator (WPT), dies from prostate cancer at 72
- Tom Jernstedt, American Basketball Hall of Fame administrator (NCAA 1972-2010), dies at 75
About September 6, 2020
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 3 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dynamite - BTS
#1 Song: Wap - Cardi B Ft. Megan Thee Stallion