Notable people born on September 6

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People born on this day

John DaltonBritish chemist and mathematician (1766–1844)Born in 1766 · View source ↗1766

Jane AddamsAmerican feminist social activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, philosopher, and writer (1860–1935)Born in 1860 · View source ↗1860

Idris ElbaBritish actor (born 1972)Born in 1972 · View source ↗1972

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on September 6, 2026

Moon phaseWaning crescentCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction26 %

Distance to the Moon368,300 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacVirgoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. ZacharyA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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