6 August
What happened on 6 August in other years: 33 championship games, the weather at 29 stations since 1942, 6 Premier League games, 3 Grands Prix and 2 World Cup games.
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GAA
- 2023Cork 5-13 Waterford 0-092023 All-Ireland camogie final, Croke Park, crowd 30,191. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 18°C.
- 2006Armagh 1-11 Monaghan 1-092006 Ulster ladies' football final, Clones. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 17°C.
- 1950Louth 3-05 Meath 0-131950 Leinster football final replay, Croke Park, crowd 35,000. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 9 km/h, 19°C.
- 1944Roscommon 2-11 Mayo 1-061944 Connacht football final, Tuam. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 10 km/h, 23°C.
- 1944Antrim 7-03 Monaghan 0-011944 Ulster hurling final replay, Corrigan Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 9 km/h, 22°C.
Show all 33 of GAA on 6 August
- 1939Cavan 2-06 Armagh 2-041939 Ulster football final, Castleblayney Faughs GFC. Not counted in streaks (unfinished, awarded or a walkover).
- 1933Cavan 6-13 Tyrone 1-021933 Ulster football final, Breffni Park.
- 1933Limerick 3-07 Waterford 1-021933 Munster hurling final, Cork Athletic Grounds.
- 2017Galway 0-22 Tipperary 1-182017 Semi-final, hurling, Croke Park, crowd 68,184. Weather at throw-in: rain, 0.5mm, wind 18 km/h, 16°C.
- 2006Cork 1-16 Waterford 1-152006 Semi-final, hurling, Croke Park, crowd 61,753. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 7 km/h, 19°C.
- 2000Offaly 0-19 Cork 0-152000 Semi-final, hurling, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 15 km/h, 22°C.
- 1995Clare 3-12 Galway 1-131995 Semi-Final, hurling, Croke Park, crowd 54,512. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 15 km/h, 23°C.
- 1995Offaly 2-19 Down 2-081995 Semi-Final, hurling, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 15 km/h, 23°C.
- 1989Antrim 4-15 Offaly 1-151989 Semi-Final, hurling, Croke Park, crowd 64,127. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 14 km/h, 21°C.
- 1989Tipperary 1-17 Galway 2-111989 Semi-Final, hurling, Croke Park, crowd 64,127. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 14 km/h, 21°C.
- 1978Kilkenny 4-20 Galway 4-131978 Semi-final, hurling, Croke Park, crowd 16,299. Weather at throw-in: rain, 0.6mm, wind 12 km/h, 18°C.
- 1972Cork 7-20 London 1-121972 Semi-Final, hurling, Cork Athletic Grounds. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 19 km/h, 15°C.
- 1972Kilkenny 5-28 Galway 3-071972 Semi-Final, hurling, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 24 km/h, 18°C.
- 1967Cork 2-07 Cavan 0-121967 Semi-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 28,370. Weather at throw-in: rain, 1.3mm, wind 26 km/h, 19°C.
- 1961Down 1-12 Kerry 0-091961 Semi-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 64,112. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 17 km/h, 17°C.
- 1939Kilkenny 1-16 Galway 3-011939 Semi-final, hurling, St Cronan's Park.
- 2018Cork 8-18 Westmeath 1-062018 Quarter-Final 2, ladies' football, Gaelic Grounds. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 12 km/h, 18°C.
- 2016Dublin 1-15 Donegal 1-102016 Quarter-finals, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 28 km/h, 20°C.
- 2016Mayo 0-13 Tyrone 0-122016 Quarter-finals, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 25 km/h, 21°C.
- 2016Cavan 1-15 Laois 1-132016 Qualifier, ladies' football, Birr. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 25 km/h, 21°C.
- 2016Kerry 3-19 Waterford 3-102016 Qualifier, ladies' football, Birr. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 24 km/h, 20°C.
- 2011Dublin 0-22 Tyrone 0-152011 Quarter-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 52,661. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 12 km/h, 14°C.
- 2011Kerry 2-10 Donegal 0-052011 2nd Round, ladies' football, St Brendan's Park. Weather at throw-in: rain, 2.1mm, wind 14 km/h, 14°C.
- 2011Dublin 3-09 Galway 2-062011 2nd Round, ladies' football, St Brendan's Park. Weather at throw-in: heavy rain, 3.4mm, wind 9 km/h, 16°C.
- 2011Meath 3-27 Sligo 0-052011 2nd Round, ladies' football, Ballymahon. Weather at throw-in: rain, 0.5mm, wind 3 km/h, 16°C.
- 2011Tyrone 2-20 Tipperary 1-112011 2nd Round, ladies' football, The Downs. Weather at throw-in: heavy rain, 3.1mm, wind 13 km/h, 16°C.
- 2005Laois 1-11 Derry 0-112005 Round 4, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 6 km/h, 15°C.
- 2005Tyrone 2-14 Monaghan 1-072005 Round 4, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 6 km/h, 15°C.
Irish weather
- 1995The warmest 6 August on record: 27.2°C at Kilkenny.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1962The coldest 6 August on record: 2.8°C at Kilkenny.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 2008The wettest 6 August on record: 52.5 mm of rain at Shannon Airport.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 2008Shannon Airport's wettest day on record: 52.5 mm of rain, 6 Aug 2008.That station's all-time record.
Every station on 6 August
| Station | Warmest | Coldest | Wettest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry | 21.7° (2020) | 7° (2015) | 40.6 mm (2019) |
| Ballyhaise | 22° (2016) | 8.1° (2022) | 24.4 mm (2021) |
| Belmullet | 22.3° (1999) | 6.3° (1977) | 15 mm (2021) |
| Birr | 25.8° (1995) | 4.3° (1962) | 19.2 mm (2008) |
| Casement | 25° (1995) | 5.2° (1977) | 35.1 mm (1996) |
| Claremorris | 23.8° (1970) | 4.6° (1962) | 32.8 mm (1979) |
| Clones | 23.8° (1995) | 5.1° (1956) | 42.5 mm (1996) |
| Cork Airport | 26.2° (1995) | 6.2° (1977) | 19.8 mm (1967) |
| Dublin Airport | 24.9° (2003) | 6.7° (1987) | 41.5 mm (1996) |
| Dunsany | 22.3° (2008) | 7° (2022) | 22.1 mm (2008) |
| Finner | 22.5° (2016) | 9.6° (2015) | 22.2 mm (2021) |
| Galway | 21.1° (1983) | 8° (1987) | 9.2 mm (1986) |
| Gurteen | 22.4° (2016) | 7.8° (2022) | 26.1 mm (2008) |
| Johnstown Castle | 21.6° (2014) | 9.1° (2017) | 3.7 mm (2017) |
| Kilkenny | 27.2° (1995) | 2.8° (1962) | 22 mm (1986) |
| Knock Airport | 22.5° (2003) | 8.9° (1996) | 24.5 mm (1999) |
| Mace Head | 20.4° (2008) | 11.2° (2011) | 6.8 mm (2011) |
| Malin Head | 22.7° (2016) | 6.7° (1977) | 17.7 mm (1986) |
| Markree | 22° (2016) | 7.5° (2014) | 13 mm (2007) |
| Moore Park | 22.7° (2018) | 6.9° (2022) | 9.5 mm (2005) |
| Mount Dillon | 22.1° (2016) | 7.1° (2022) | 16.3 mm (2011) |
| Mullingar | 24.6° (1995) | 4.3° (1987) | 38.9 mm (1996) |
| Newport | 21.1° (2016) | 9.2° (2015) | 26.2 mm (2021) |
| Phoenix Park | 23.7° (2016) | 7° (2022) | 22.4 mm (2008) |
| Roches Point | 24.2° (1995) | 8.5° (1962) | 13.2 mm (1999) |
| Rosslare | 24.5° (2003) | 8.4° (1958) | 32.8 mm (1997) |
| Shannon Airport | 26° (1995) | 3.7° (1962) | 52.5 mm (2008) |
| Sherkin Island | 19.6° (2006) | 9.5° (2022) | 10.2 mm (2011) |
| Valentia | 24.6° (1995) | 6.4° (1977) | 42.5 mm (1967) |
Premier League
- 2022Tottenham 4-1 SouthamptonThe biggest win on this date. 2022/23, 6 Aug 2022, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 23°C.
- 2022Bournemouth 2-0 Aston Villa2022/23, 6 Aug 2022, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 23°C.
- 2022Newcastle 2-0 Nott'm Forest2022/23, 6 Aug 2022, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 21 km/h, 18°C.
- 2022Leeds 2-1 Wolves2022/23, 6 Aug 2022, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 18°C.
- 2022Everton 0-1 Chelsea2022/23, 6 Aug 2022, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 17°C.
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- 2022Fulham 2-2 Liverpool2022/23, 6 Aug 2022, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 7 km/h, 21°C.
Formula 1
- 2006Jenson Button won the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix.For Honda, from 14th on the grid. Hungaroring, Budapest. Weather: wet; 19°C, wind 12 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1967Denny Hulme won the 1967 German Grand Prix.For Brabham-Repco, from 2nd on the grid. Nürburgring, Nürburg. Weather: dry; 18°C, wind 9 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1961Stirling Moss won the 1961 German Grand Prix.For Lotus-Climax, from 3rd on the grid. Nürburgring, Nürburg. Weather: wet; 21°C, wind 12 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
World Cup
- 2023Netherlands 2-0 South Africa2023 Women's World Cup, round of 16, Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 21 km/h, 17°C.
- 2023Sweden 0-0 United States (Sweden won 5-4 on penalties)2023 Women's World Cup, round of 16, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 5 km/h, 10°C.
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