1977⚡ Event
Kelly Barnes Dam Collapse
The Kelly Barnes Dam in Stephens County, Georgia, collapsed, causing a flood that killed 39 people and resulted in US$2.8 million in damages.
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What Happened on November 6?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 6 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on November 6(5)
1988⚡ Event
Yunnan Earthquakes
Two earthquakes struck Yunnan near the China–Myanmar border, killing more than 730 people.
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2004⚡ Event
Ufton Nervet Rail Crash
A man committing suicide by parking his car on railway tracks caused a train derailment in Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, England, killing six passengers.
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2012⚡ Event
Tammy Baldwin Elected to U.S. Senate
Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay politician elected to the United States Senate.
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2016⚡ Event
Raqqa Offensive
The Syrian Democratic Forces launched a military campaign to isolate and capture Raqqa, the Islamic State's capital, during the Syrian Civil War.
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Birthdays on November 6(5)
Deaths on November 6(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Madeleine Riffaud
French poet, journalist, and Resistance member Madeleine Riffaud died. She was born in 1924.
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2025🕊️ Death
Rick Hauck
American naval officer, fighter pilot, and NASA astronaut.
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2025🕊️ Death
James Watson
American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist.
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November 6 in History
November 6 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 6
Examples currently recorded for November 6 include Kelly Barnes Dam Collapse (1977), Yunnan Earthquakes (1988), Ufton Nervet Rail Crash (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on November 6
People recorded as born on November 6 include Addin Fonua-Blake, Aliona Bolsova, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 6
Remembered figures who died on November 6 include Dorothy Allison, John Nott, Madeleine Riffaud. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 6?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 6: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 6?
- One event currently recorded for November 6 is: Kelly Barnes Dam Collapse.
- Who was born on November 6?
- People recorded as born on November 6 include Addin Fonua-Blake, Aliona Bolsova, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 6?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 6.
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