What Happened on November 6?
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EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 6
Explore the most important historical events that happened on November 6, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Spanish Civil War
Year:
1936
Spanish Civil War: The republican government flees from Madrid to Valencia, leading to the formation of the Madrid Defense Council in its stead.
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World War II
Year:
1943
World War II: The 1st Ukrainian Front liberates Kyiv from German occupation.
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Meet the Press
Year:
1947
Meet the Press, the longest running television program in history, makes its debut on NBC Television.
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Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ
Year:
1963
Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ is appointed to head the South Vietnamese government by General Dương Văn Minh's junta, five days after the latter deposed and assassinated President Ngô Đình Diệm.
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William McKinley
Year:
1900
President William McKinley is re-elected, along with his vice-presidential running mate, Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York.
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New Brunswick, New Jersey
Year:
1869
In New Brunswick, New Jersey, Rutgers College defeats Princeton University (then known as the College of New Jersey), 6–4, in the first official intercollegiate American football game.
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Walls of Constantinople
Year:
447
A powerful earthquake destroys large portions of the Walls of Constantinople, including 57 towers.
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Charter of the Forest
Year:
1217
The Charter of the Forest is sealed at St Paul's Cathedral, London by King Henry III, acting under the regency of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke which re-establishes for free men rights of access to the royal forest that had been eroded by William the Conqueror and his heirs.
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BIRTHS ON NOVEMBER 6
Discover famous people and historical figures born on November 6, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Glenn Frey
Year of birth:
1948
Glenn Frey, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2016)
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Sally Field
Year of birth:
1946
Sally Field, American actress
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Arturo Sandoval
Year of birth:
1949
Arturo Sandoval, Cuban-American musician
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Ariel Henry
Year of birth:
1949
Ariel Henry, Haitian prime-minister, neurosurgeon, and politician
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Elwood Edwards
Year of birth:
1949
Elwood Edwards, American voice actor (died 2024)
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George Young (rock musician)
Year of birth:
1946
George Young, Scottish guitarist, songwriter, and producer (died 2017)
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Guy Clark
Year of birth:
1941
Guy Clark, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2016)
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Mack Jones
Year of birth:
1938
Mack Jones, American baseball player (died 2004)
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DEATHS ON NOVEMBER 6
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on November 6, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Johnny Warren
Year of death:
2004
Johnny Warren, Australian footballer, manager, and sportscaster (born 1943)
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Gouverneur Morris
Year of death:
1816
Gouverneur Morris, American scholar, politician, and diplomat, United States Ambassador to France (born 1752)
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Rie Mastenbroek
Year of death:
2003
Rie Mastenbroek, Dutch swimmer and coach (born 1919)
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L. Sprague de Camp
Year of death:
2000
L. Sprague de Camp, American historian and author (born 1907)
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Ralph Erskine (minister)
Year of death:
1752
Ralph Erskine, Scottish minister (born 1685)
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Rod Donald
Year of death:
2005
Rod Donald, New Zealand lawyer and politician (born 1957)
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Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux
Year of death:
1692
Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux, French author and poet (born 1619)
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Hank Thompson (musician)
Year of death:
2007
Hank Thompson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1925)
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HOLIDAYS ON NOVEMBER 6
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on November 6 around the world.
Gustavus Adolphus Day
Gustavus Adolphus Day (in Sweden, Finland and Estonia)
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Finnish Swedish Heritage Day
Finnish Swedish Heritage Day (in Finland)
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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
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Barack Obama Day
Obama Day (in Kenya)
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November 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: November 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Winnoc
Christian feast days: Winnoc
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Illtud
Christian feast days: Illtud
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Barlaam of Khutyn
Christian feast days: Barlaam of Khutyn
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