1. In 1931, The George Washington Memorial Bridge, known today as the Aurora Bridge, was opened to traffic in Seattle. It spans 2,945 feet across Lake Union and is an iconic landmark in the city.

2. On October 6, 1977, the Seattle Mariners played their first game in the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. It was the first time the Mariners had made it to the playoffs in their history, and they unfortunately lost the series to the Yankees.

3. The National Naval Medical Center, now known as the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was dedicated on October 6, 1942. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, it is the largest military medical facility in the United States.

4. In 2008, the University of Washington was ranked #16 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. This was a significant achievement for the university and highlighted its reputation as a top-tier academic institution.

5. On October 6, 1917, Seattle's first movie theater, the Blue Mouse, opened its doors. The theater was located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and quickly became a popular spot for residents to catch the latest films. It operated for over 70 years before closing in 1988.