6 March 2020 Kabul shooting
32 people are killed and 82 are injured when gunmen open fire on a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack.
What happened on March 6
31 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 845 to 2025.
Standout on March 6
2020
6 March 2020 Kabul shooting
32 people are killed and 82 are injured when gunmen open fire on a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack.
About March 6
March 6 is the 65th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 65 of 365 (66 in leap years)300 days left in the year (300 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Friday in 2026, Saturday in 2027, Monday in 2028, Tuesday in 2029, Wednesday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 10 of 2026 · Q1
- Zodiac sign
- ♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
- Season
- Winter in the north · Summer in the south
- March birthstone
- Aquamarine / Bloodstoneserenity, courage and health
- March birth flower
- Daffodil / Jonquilnew beginnings and rebirth
- Next occurrence
- In 130 days
- Roman numerals
- VI.IIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 375thKajaani1651
- 125thWilhelm II1901
- 30thChristian Coleman1996
- 30thMohamed Magdy1996
- 30thTimo Werner1996
- 25thMilo Manheim2001
- 10thNancy Reagan2016
- 10thSheila Varian2016
March 6 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Sheila Varian · Nancy Reagan
- 25 years ago2001
- Milo Manheim
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on March 6 — ages this year
- 2003Millicent Simmondsturns 23
- 2001Milo Manheimturns 25
- 2000Armando Bacotturns 26
- 2000Jacob Bertrandturns 26
- 1999Ylena In-Albonturns 27
- 1998Kyle Traskturns 28
Historical events 31
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Florida State University academic-athletic scandal
As part of their investigation into an athletic scandal at Florida State University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association released a report alleging that 61 student athletes had engaged in academic fraud.
6 March 2008 Baghdad bombing
A suicide bomber kills 68 people in the Karrada district of Karrada in Baghdad
2008 Jerusalem yeshiva attack
A gunman kills eight students in Jerusalem.
Air Algérie Flight 6289
Air Algérie Flight 6289 crashes at the Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport in Tamanrasset, Algeria, killing 102 out of the 103 people on board.
Marine Parade Community Building
The Marine Parade Community Building, the mural cladding of which is the largest installation art in Singapore, was opened.
Operation Flavius
Operation Flavius: Three Provisional Irish Republican Army volunteers are shot dead by the SAS in Gibraltar.
The Troubles
The Troubles: In Operation Flavius, the Special Air Service killed three volunteers of the Provisional Irish Republican Army conspiring to bomb a parade of British military bands in Gibraltar.
MS Herald of Free Enterprise
The ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized while leaving the harbour of Zeebrugge, Belgium, killing 193 people on board.
Christ's Commission Fellowship
Registration of the Filipino megachurch Christ's Commission Fellowship with the Philippine government, months after its first worship service in August 1984.
1975 Algiers Agreement
Algiers Accord: Iran and Iraq announce a settlement of their border dispute.
Nation of Islam
In a radio broadcast, Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad announced that American boxer Cassius Clay would change his name to Muhammad Ali (pictured).
Ghana Independence Act 1957
the Ghana Independence Act 1957 is passed in the United Kingdom resulting in Ghana gaining independence from the British.
Joseph Stalin
Following Joseph Stalin's death, Georgy Malenkov succeeded him as Premier of the Soviet Union.
Petru Groza
Petru Groza of the Ploughmen's Front became the first prime minister of the Communist Party-dominated government of Romania.
Cologne
World War II: Cologne is captured by American troops. On the same day, Operation Spring Awakening, the last major German offensive of the war, begins.
Battle of Fardykambos
World War II: The Battle of Fardykambos, one of the first major battles between the Greek Resistance and the occupying Royal Italian Army, ends with the surrender of an entire Italian battalion, the bulk of the garrison of the town of Grevena, leading to its liberation a fortnight later.
World War II
World War II: National Liberation Front forces defeated Italian occupiers in the Battle of Fardykambos, a major sign of the Greek resistance's growth.
International Unemployment Day
International Unemployment Day demonstrations globally initiated by the Communist Party USA.
Communist International
Organized by the Communist International, hundreds of thousands of people in major cities around the world marched to protest mass unemployment associated with the Great Depression.
First Balkan War
First Balkan War: The Greek army captured Bizani Fortress, near Ioannina, from the Ottomans.
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition: Led by William Speirs Bruce (pictured), the Antarctic region of Coats Land was discovered by the Scotia.
Wilhelm II
An anarchist assassin tries to kill German Emperor Wilhelm II.
Dred Scott v. Sandford
The Supreme Court of the United States rules 7–2 in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case that the Constitution does not confer citizenship on black people.
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata premiered at La Fenice in Venice, but the performance was considered so bad that it caused him to revise portions of the opera.
Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution: Mexican troops captured the Alamo Mission in San Antonio from Texian forces after a 13-day siege.
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise is signed into law by United States President James Monroe. The compromise allows Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state, brings Maine into the Union as a free state, and makes the rest of the northern part of the Louisiana Purchase territory slavery-free.
First Fleet
The First Fleet arrives at Norfolk Island in order to found a convict settlement.
Kajaani
The town of Kajaani, known at the time as Cajanaburg, is founded by Count Per Brahe, the Governor-General of Finland.
1447 conclave
Tommaso Parentucelli was elected as Pope Nicholas V in Rome.
Abbasid Caliphate
The Abbasid Caliphate executed 42 Byzantine officials who had been captured in the sack of Amorium of 838 for refusing to convert to Islam.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Australian Suicide (wrestler)
Australian Suicide, Australian professional wrestler (born 1992)
Peter Nicholls (writer)
Peter Nicholls, Australian science fiction critic and encyclopedist (born 1939)
Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan, American actress, 42nd First Lady of the United States (born 1921)
Enrique "Coco" Vicéns
Enrique "Coco" Vicéns, Puerto Rican-American basketball player and politician (born 1926)
Ram Sundar Das
Ram Sundar Das, Indian lawyer and politician, 18th Chief Minister of Bihar (born 1921)
Stompin' Tom Connors
Stompin' Tom Connors, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1936)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Marcian of Tortona
Christian feast day: Marcian of Tortona
Colette of Corbie
Christian feast day: Colette of Corbie
Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba
Christian feast day: Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba
Norfolk Island Foundation Day
Norfolk Island Foundation Day, the founding of Norfolk Island in 1788.
Chrodegang
Christian feast day: Chrodegang
Fridolin of Säckingen
Christian feast day: Fridolin of Säckingen
European Day of the Righteous
European Day of the Righteous, commemorates those who have stood up against crimes against humanity and totalitarianism with their own moral responsibility. (Europe)
March 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: March 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Spread across the centuries
- 9th century1
- 15th century1
- 17th century1
- 18th century1
- 19th century4
- 20th century36
- 21st century27
Earliest: Abbasid Caliphate (845). Most recent: Australian Suicide (wrestler) (2025).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about March 6
What day of the year is March 6?
March 6 is the 65th day of the year, with 300 days left after it.
What star sign is March 6?
March 6 falls under Pisces (February 19 – March 20), a water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter). The birthstone for the month is Aquamarine or Bloodstone.
How many things happened on March 6?
We record 79 entries for March 6: 31 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 845 to 2025.
Who was born on March 6?
Millicent Simmonds (2003) is among the notable births on March 6. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the March 6 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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