Tuesday, 6th January 2026 in Lisbon

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Lissabon! Explore 47 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Lissabon. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Lissabon brings cloudy with temperatures between 6°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its new moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 6th January in Lissabon, PT.

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Tuesday, 6th January 2026 marks another day in the historical record, with several significant events having occurred on this date across different centuries. The Capitol attack in 2021 fundamentally altered American political discourse, as supporters of then-outgoing U.S. president Donald Trump stormed the building to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election, resulting in five deaths and the evacuation of Congress. Over two decades earlier, in 1994, figure-skater Nancy Kerrigan suffered a leg injury when struck by a police baton wielded by an assailant hired by the ex-husband of her rival Tonya Harding, an incident that shocked the sporting world and dominated international headlines.

The convergence of historical moments on this date demonstrates how significant events are distributed unevenly throughout the calendar. Beyond the modern political upheaval and sporting scandal, the historical record includes moments of cultural and intellectual achievement, including Maria Montessori's opening of her first school in Rome in 1907, which pioneered an educational philosophy still practised globally today. Such developments underscore the varied nature of days in the historical timeline, ranging from infrastructure and conflict to innovation and education.

In Lisbon on this date, conditions remain cloudy as the city on the Tagus estuary continues its role as Portugal's capital and largest metropolitan area. The weather conditions align with winter patterns typical of the season. Those born today fall under the Capricorn zodiac sign, and the moon is in its new moon phase, marking the beginning of a fresh lunar cycle. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions on any given day, alongside historical events, notable births and deaths, and location-specific data for comprehensive date research.

Find out what's happening today in Lissabon.

What the Weather Had in Store for Lissabon on 6th January 2026

Cloudy

Sunrise 08:55
Sunset 18:30
Sunshine duration 08:37 hours
Daylight duration 09:35 hours

Maximum temperature 11.2°C
Minimum temperature 6.9°C

Wind speed 18.6km/h from N
Precipitation 0mm

Soil holds memory longer than stone.

Fortune of the Day

6th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on January 6th embody the quintessential Capricorn: ambitious, methodical, and surprisingly introspective. Saturn grants them natural wisdom and inner stability that draws others to them. The numerology 7 enhances their inclination toward reflection and spiritual exploration.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in persistence, strategic thinking, and steadfast reliability. Weaknesses emerge from excessive seriousness and emotional guardedness, which complicates intimacy. They tend to judge themselves harshly.

Love In relationships, these individuals seek genuine, lasting connections over fleeting adventures. Their loyalty is legendary, yet emotional expression doesn't come naturally. With patient partners, they flourish long-term.

Caree & Finance Professionally, they thrive in structured environments: management, science, finance, or skilled trades. Their capacity for long-term planning predisposes them to wealth-building. Conservative investments play to their strengths.

Health These people benefit from routine-based fitness and nutrition programs. Psychologically, they need regular breaks from the pressure they impose on themselves. Meditation and nature time help them find inner peace.


That night, the moon was in its new moon phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 6th January

Name Days in Your Language: Cheyanne, Cheyenne, Howell, Hoyle, Kahlil, Khalil, Melchior, Rowan, Talullah, Tiffani, Tiffanie, Tiffany


Someone born on this day would be just 95 days old today — roughly 2,285 hours, 137,117 minutes, or 8,227,070 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 6. day of the year.


There are 359 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 2 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 6th January

  • Stefanos Tzimas, Greek footballer (2006)
  • MattyBRaps, American rapper, singer, and YouTuber (2003)
  • Fiete Arp, German footballer (2000)
  • Mohamed Camara, Malian footballer (2000)
  • Kwon Eun-bin, South Korean singer and actress (2000)
  • Jack McBain, Canadian ice hockey player (2000)
  • Shuhua, Taiwanese singer (2000)
  • Tyler Oliveira, American YouTuber (2000)
  • Polo G, American rapper (1999)
  • Mac McClung, American basketball player (1999)

Lives Remembered on 6th January

  • Mary Lou Kownacki, American Roman Catholic nun, peace activist, and writer (born 1941) (2023)
  • Peter Bogdanovich, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1939) (2022)
  • Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat (born 1927) (2022)
  • Francisco Sionil Jose, Philippine novelist (born 1924) (2022)
  • Ashli Babbitt, American participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack (2021)
  • Gordon Renwick, Canadian ice hockey administrator and businessman (born 1935) (2021)
  • James Cross, British diplomat kidnapped during the 1970 October crisis in Québec (born 1921) (2021)
  • Richard Maponya, South African businessman (born 1920) (2020)
  • José Ramón Fernández, Cuban revolution leader (born 1923) (2019)
  • Lamin Sanneh, Gambian-born American professor (born 1942) (2019)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 6th January

  • Christian Feast day: André Bessette (Roman Catholic Church)
  • Christian Feast day: January 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Christmas: Christmas (Armenian Apostolic Church)
  • Christmas: Christmas Eve (Russia)
  • Christmas: Christmas Eve (Ukraine)
  • Epiphany or Three Kings' Day (Western Christianity) or Theophany (Eastern Christianity), and its related observances: Little Christmas (Ireland)
  • Epiphany or Three Kings' Day (Western Christianity) or Theophany (Eastern Christianity), and its related observances: Þrettándinn (Iceland)

What Happened on 6th January?

  • Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister of Canada after nine years in office. (2025)
  • Supporters of U.S. president Donald Trump storm the United States Capitol Building to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election, resulting in four deaths and evacuation of the U.S. Congress. (2021)
  • Muhammad V of Kelantan resigns as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, becoming the first monarch to do so. (2019)
  • Five people are killed and six others injured in a mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida. (2017)
  • Twenty-six people are killed and 63 wounded when a suicide bomber blows himself up at a police station in Damascus. (2012)
  • Edgar Ray Killen is indicted for the 1964 murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner during the American Civil Rights Movement. (2005)
  • A train collision in Graniteville, South Carolina, United States, releases about 60 tons of chlorine gas. (2005)
  • A chemical fire in an apartment complex in Manila, Philippines, leads to the discovery of plans for Project Bojinka, a mass-terrorist attack. (1995)
  • U.S. figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is attacked and injured by an assailant hired by her rival Tonya Harding's ex-husband during the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. (1994)
  • Indian Border Security Force units kill 55 Kashmiri civilians in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, in revenge after militants ambushed a BSF patrol. (1993)