On this day: October 6

Referee Vanishes at Halftime, Spark Ignites Riot at 1967 Match

On Oct. 6, 1967, a soccer match erupted into violence after the referee did not return from halftime; confusion over officiating and crowd tensions led to a pitch invasion and clashes with police. Contemporary reports emphasize disorder and property damage rather than a clear explanation for the official’s disappearance.

Sex Pistols Cause Outcry on National TV After Profane Interview

On 6 October 1976, the newly formed British punk band the Sex Pistols provoked public and media outrage with a profanity-laced interview on the Granada Television program, which intensified debates about youth culture, censorship and public decency in Britain.

Yom Kippur War begins as Egypt and Syria launch surprise attack on Israel

On October 6, 1973, Egyptian and Syrian forces launched a coordinated surprise assault against Israeli positions on the Yom Kippur holiday, initiating a wider conflict that drew in regional and global powers and reshaped Middle East diplomacy.