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On This Day in Tech History
Stories Published October 6 Throughout History
Historic Tech Events
The U.S. Suffered Its First Train Robbery
1866
The Reno Gang carried out the first train robbery in the United States on October 6, 1866, in Jackson County, Indiana. They stole $13,000 from an Ohio and Mississippi railroad train, marking the beginning of a series of train robberies by the gang.
Thomas Edison Showed His First Motion Picture
1889
On October 6, 1889, Thomas Edison showed his first motion picture. This demonstration marked a pivotal moment in the development of the film industry and showcased Edison's Kinetoscope, a device for viewing moving pictures.
LSD was Declared Illegal in the United States
1966
On October 6, 1966, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) was declared illegal in the United States. This move was part of a broader crackdown on psychedelic drugs, which were becoming increasingly popular in the 1960s counterculture.
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