Sunday, 6th October 1985 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 46 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings drizzly with temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Libra. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 6th October in London, GB.
On Sunday, 6th October 1985, London experienced drizzly weather as police constable Keith Blakelock was killed during rioting in the Broadwater Farm housing estate in Tottenham, a significant moment in the city's modern history. The incident marked a pivotal event in British policing and community relations during the 1980s. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, stands on the River Thames in south-east England and has served as a major settlement for nearly two millennia, evolving from a Roman trading post into one of the world's leading global cities.
The date fell during the astrological period of Libra, with the moon in its waxing crescent phase. The drizzly conditions reflected the typical autumnal weather pattern experienced in the British capital during early October.
This date in history encompasses several significant moments across different eras and regions. In 1995, astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz reported the discovery of a planet orbiting 51 Pegasi, marking a breakthrough in astronomical research by confirming the first known exoplanet around a main-sequence star. Decades earlier, in 1981, Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was assassinated whilst attending a parade in Cairo to mark the eighth anniversary of the Crossing of the Bar Lev Line at the start of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War. These events demonstrate the diverse historical significance attached to this particular date.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 6th October 1985
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Fortune of the Day
6th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 6 October embody Libra's charm and elegance with an added layer of intellectual depth. These individuals are natural mediators who seek harmony and skillfully navigate conflict with grace. Their Venus influence makes them exceptionally attuned to aesthetics and human connection.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in diplomatic finesse, fair judgment, and social intelligence. The weakness of these natives appears in indecision and a tendency to avoid confrontation. Sometimes they lose themselves pursuing perfect balance, compromising their own boundaries.
Love People born on this day crave deep emotional and intellectual exchange with partners. They choose carefully and value mutual understanding and respect above all. Their romantic side needs beauty, meaningful conversation, and balanced partnerships to truly flourish.
Caree & Finance October 6 natives thrive in roles requiring mediation, creativity, or people skills. They excel as mediators, designers, and consultants. Financially, they prefer stability over risk and make carefully considered monetary decisions.
Health These people benefit from regular movement and creative outlets for stress relief. Tension often manifests as muscle tightness and sleep issues, making relaxation essential. Their wellbeing depends strongly on emotional balance and harmonious relationships.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Wood).
Fun Facts About 6th October
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Someone born on this day in 1985 would be 40 years old today — just 14,805 days into life, which is roughly 355,340 hours, 21,320,459 minutes, or 1,279,227,564 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 279. day of the year.
There are 86 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 40 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 6th October
- Akuila Uate, Fijian-Australian rugby league player (1987)
- Meg Myers, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1986)
- Olivia Thirlby, American actress (1986)
- Mitchell Cole, English footballer (died 2012) (1985)
- Sylvia Fowles, American basketball player (1985)
- Sandra Góngora, Mexican ten-pin bowler (1985)
- Tarmo Kink, Estonian footballer (1985)
- Morné Morkel, South African cricketer (1984)
- Renata Voráčová, Czech tennis player (1983)
- Levon Aronian, Armenian chess grandmaster (1982)
Lives Remembered on 6th October
- Alexander Kronrod, Russian mathematician and computer scientist (born 1921) (1986)
- Nelson Riddle, American composer, conductor, and bandleader (born 1921) (1985)
- Terence Cooke, American cardinal (born 1921) (1983)
- Anwar Sadat, Egyptian colonel and politician, 3rd President of Egypt, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) (1981)
- Hattie Jacques, English actress and producer (born 1922) (1980)
- Jean Robic, French cyclist (born 1921) (1980)
- Elizabeth Bishop, American poet and short-story writer (born 1911) (1979)
- Johnny O'Keefe, Australian singer-songwriter (born 1935) (1978)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 6th October
- Christian feast day: Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
- Christian feast day: Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza
- Christian feast day: Bruno of Cologne
- Christian feast day: Faith
- Christian feast day: Mary Frances of the Five Wounds
- Christian feast day: Pardulphus
- Christian feast day: Sagar of Laodicea
- Christian feast day: October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Christian feast day: William Tyndale (commemoration, Anglicanism), with Myles Coverdale (Episcopal Church (USA))
- World Space Week (October 4–10)
- Day of Commemoration and National Mourning (Turkmenistan)
- Dukla Pass Victims Day (Slovakia)
- German-American Day (United States)
- Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad (Hungary)
- Teachers' Day (Sri Lanka)
- Yom Kippur War commemorations: Armed Forces Day (Egypt)
- Yom Kippur War commemorations: Tishreen Liberation Day (Syria)
What Happened on 6th October?
- Fiji becomes a republic. (1987)
- Police constable Keith Blakelock is murdered as riots erupt in the Broadwater Farm suburb of London. (1985)
- Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists. (1981)
- NLM CityHopper Flight 431 crashes in Moerdijk after taking off from Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands, killing all 17 people on board. (1981)
- Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House. (1979)