On This Day: 6 September

Notable dates

• Fiestas ColombinasReference year: 2027In San Sebastián de La Gomera, Fiestas Colombinas is celebrated on September 6 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: San Sebastián de La Gomera

Birthdays

Birth anniversaries

Death anniversaries

Milestones in people's lives

• 1492Cristóbal Colón: He departed from La Gomera into the Atlantic on his first voyage.View profile

Historical events

• 1492Christopher Columbus departs from La Gomera on his first Atlantic voyage.View in timeline

Also this month

• Fiesta de Las MaríasThird Sunday in September.In Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria, Fiesta de Las Marías is celebrated. Third Sunday in September.Related municipalities: Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria
• Moros y CristianosVariable date set by the annual programme.In Barlovento, Moros y Cristianos is celebrated. Variable date set by the annual programme.Related municipalities: Barlovento
• Pilgrimage of Our Lady of La PeñaThird Friday in September.In Betancuria, Virgen de la Peña is celebrated. Third Friday in September.Related municipalities: Betancuria
• Romería de San MiguelVariable date in September.In San Miguel de Abona, Romería de San Miguel is celebrated. Variable date in September.Related municipalities: San Miguel de Abona