On This Day - November 6
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1854: Birth of John Philip Sousa
The world welcomed the “March King”—the American bandmaster and composer whose military marches defined a patriotic sound and whose influence is still felt in bands today.
1860: Abraham Lincoln Elected 16th President of the US
In a deeply divided nation, voters chose Lincoln on November 6—his election set off a chain of events that would lead to the Civil War.
1861: Jefferson Davis Elected President of the Confederate States
Southern voters affirmed Davis on this day, making him the leader of the Confederacy during its brief existence.
1946: Birth of Sally Field
Born in Pasadena, California, Field would become an award-winning actress whose roles resonated across generations.
1975: Premiere of the film The Sunshine Boys
George Burns and Walter Matthau reunited onscreen in this Neil Simon comedy, premiering on November 6 and winning Burns an Academy Award.
1977: Failure of the Kelly Barnes Dam (Toccoa Falls, Georgia)
A tragic day when the earthen dam collapsed early in the morning, sending a flood that claimed 39 lives at Toccoa Falls Bible College.
1984: Ronald Reagan’s Landslide Reelection
The US president won a second term by an overwhelming margin, carrying 49 states in one of the largest victories in American electoral history.
2001: Premiere of the television series 24
The real-time thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland began its run on Fox, revolutionizing the TV format and launching a hit franchise.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
