1. In 1888, the Great Fire of Chattanooga burned down more than 70 acres of the city, destroying over 400 buildings and leaving 10,000 people homeless. The fire started on October 6 and burned for three days until October 9, causing an estimated $2 million in damages.

2. In 1934, the first ever national championship game of American football was played in Knoxville, Tennessee. The game was held between Alabama and Stanford University and was won by Alabama with a score of 29-13.

3. In 1985, the Memphis State Tigers football team achieved a remarkable upset victory against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. The game ended with a score of 13-10 in favor of Memphis State, and the win is still regarded as one of the most significant victories in the team's history.

4. On October 6, 1995, the country music legend Johnny Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. Cash is widely regarded as one of the most influential and iconic figures in country music history.

5. On October 6, 2005, Hurricane Rita hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, causing widespread damage and flooding across several states including Tennessee. The hurricane caused over $12 billion in damages and resulted in the evacuation of more than 3 million people.