September 6, 1881
Famous “Yellow Day” throughout Northeast; smoke from Michigan forest fires filtered sun’s rays; all verdure took on a brassy hue; artificial lights needed in late morning; affected all parts of state.

September 6, 1888
East Berkshire: “The frost on the 6th was exceptionally destructive to corn, buckwheat, oats and potatoes which owing to the backward season were unusually green, and in many instances in this vicinity were ruined”; 27° on 6th, 30° on 7th. (New England Meteorological Bulletin, Sept. 1888)

September 6, 1979
Remnant of Hurricane David moved northeast across central section with winds up to 50 mi/h; widespread power outages; light to moderate crop damage; heavy rain but little flooding; Pownal 3.77", Dorset 4.15", Searsburg Station 3.66"; lightning destroyed barn near Bethel; possible small tornado near Rutland.