Wikipedia surges, 2026-10-06

22 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-10-06, ranked by how far each rose.

1. Karl Deisseroth
   American optogeneticist (born 1971)~2,001x
   130,061 views
2. Francis Halzen
   Belgian-American particle physicist (born 1944)~21,263x
   127,578 views
3. Robert Kelker-Kelly
   American actor (1964–2026)~2,900x
   121,783 views
4. Freddie Jackson
   American rhythm and blues singer (1956–2026)760x
   167,925 views
5. Steve Gleason
   American football player (born 1977)188x
   515,772 views
6. Wikimedia Foundation
   American charitable organization86x
   295,244 views
7. Pneumonic plague
   Severe lung infection250x
   77,352 views
8. Tammy Faye Messner
   American evangelical and singer (1942–2007)147x
   123,002 views
9. 2009 Fort Hood shooting
   Mass shooting in Texas, U.S.150x
   89,799 views
10. 2026 Quebec general election
    2026 Canadian provincial election62x
    153,808 views
11. Tyler Shough
    American football player (born 1999)48x
    101,355 views
12. Drishyam: The Conclusion
    2026 Indian film by Abhishek Pathak47x
    162,343 views
13. East of Eden (2026 miniseries)
    Drama miniseries by Zoe Kazan41x
    153,323 views
14. Goiânia accident
    1987 radioactive contamination incident in Brazil59x
    114,263 views
15. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
    Canadian politician (born 1977)102x
    53,263 views
16. Eva Marie Saint
    American actress (1924–2026)59x
    90,196 views
17. Christa Pike
    American murderer (born 1976)12x
    293,756 views
18. East of Eden (novel)
    1952 novel by John Steinbeck22x
    157,975 views
19. Digger (2026 film)
    Film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu17x
    173,645 views
20. Parti Québécois
    Sovereignist political party in Quebec, Canada69x
    57,986 views
21. Bijan Robinson
    American football player (born 2002)46x
    68,274 views
22. 2026 Brazilian general election
    17x
    64,532 views

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