1066⚡ Event
Harold Godwinson is crowned king of England
Harold Godwinson is crowned king following the death of Edward the Confessor, a succession that soon triggers the Norman invasion.
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What Happened on January 6?
Discover 18 historical moments on January 6 — 8 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 6(8)
1912⚡ Event
New Mexico becomes the 47th U.S. state
New Mexico is admitted to the Union as the 47th state, expanding the modern map of the United States.
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1960⚡ Event
National Airlines Flight 2511 bombing
National Airlines Flight 2511, traveling from New York City to Miami, exploded in mid-air due to a bomb placed by an unknown party. All 34 people on board were killed.
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1972⚡ Event
Flyers-Blues brawl
A brawl broke out between players, fans, and police officers during an ice hockey game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues in Philadelphia.
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1994⚡ Event
Nancy Kerrigan attack
Two-time American Olympic figure-skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan was hit on the leg with a police baton by an assailant hired by the ex-husband of her rival Tonya Harding.
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2014⚡ Event
Benefits Street airs
The first episode of the documentary series Benefits Street aired on Channel 4, prompting discussion in the United Kingdom about welfare dependency.
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2021⚡ Event
Mob attacks the U.S. Capitol during election certification
Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol in an effort to disrupt Congress as it certifies Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
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2021⚡ Event
January 6th United States Capitol attack
Supporters of then-outgoing U.S. president Donald Trump attacked the United States Capitol to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election. The event resulted in five deaths and the evacuation of the U.S. Congress.
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Famous Birthdays on January 6(5)
Notable Deaths on January 6(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbitt was an American participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
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2022🕊️ Death
Peter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich was an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.
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2022🕊️ Death
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat.
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2023🕊️ Death
Mary Lou Kownacki
Mary Lou Kownacki was an American Roman Catholic nun, peace activist, and writer.
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January 6 in History
January 6 is home to 18 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1066 to the present day.
Major Events on January 6
Among the most notable events on January 6: Harold Godwinson is crowned king of England (1066), New Mexico becomes the 47th U.S. state (1912), National Airlines Flight 2511 bombing (1960). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 6
Notable figures born on January 6 include Fiete Arp, Mohamed Camara, Kwon Eun-bin. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 6
Remembered figures who died on January 6 include Ashli Babbitt, Peter Bogdanovich, Sidney Poitier. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 6?
- January 6 is home to 18 recorded historical entries, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 6?
- One of the most notable events on January 6 is: Harold Godwinson is crowned king of England.
- Who was born on January 6?
- Famous figures born on January 6 include Fiete Arp, Mohamed Camara, Kwon Eun-bin.
- How many historical events happened on January 6?
- Our collection records 8 historical events on January 6, spanning centuries of world history.
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