January 6th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1996 U.S.A. East Coast Blizzard
6th January, 1996 : One of the worst snow blizzards in US History started with up to 20 inches falling in a single day on the east coast in some areas and heavy wind gusts causing travel to be nearly impossible in many areas , the blizzard lasted for over two weeks causing many schools and other businesses to be closed for up to two weeks and in some areas even the federal government offices were closed for 1 week.
6th January, 1996 : One of the worst snow blizzards in US History started with up to 20 inches falling in a single day on the east coast in some areas and heavy wind gusts causing travel to be nearly impossible in many areas , the blizzard lasted for over two weeks causing many schools and other businesses to be closed for up to two weeks and in some areas even the federal government offices were closed for 1 week.
1912 U.S.A. New Mexico
6th January, 1912 : New Mexico is admitted into the United States as the 47th state
6th January, 1912 : New Mexico is admitted into the United States as the 47th state
1919 U.S.A. President Theodore Roosevelt
6th January, 1919: President Theodore Roosevelt passed away. He died in his estate home in Long Island, New York. He had took over office at age 43 after President McKinley was assassinated. He was the youngest president ever to take on the office of President of the United States.
6th January, 1919: President Theodore Roosevelt passed away. He died in his estate home in Long Island, New York. He had took over office at age 43 after President McKinley was assassinated. He was the youngest president ever to take on the office of President of the United States.
1920 U.S.A. Babe Ruth
6th January, 1920 : The Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Ruth had played for the Boston Red Sox before this time. Harry Frazee, the owner of the Red Sox was said to be “forced to the sale because he could not meet slugger’s salary demands”
6th January, 1920 : The Yankees bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Ruth had played for the Boston Red Sox before this time. Harry Frazee, the owner of the Red Sox was said to be “forced to the sale because he could not meet slugger’s salary demands”
1933 U.S.A. Calvin Coolidge
6th January, 1933 : Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States had died peacefully while in his home called “The Beeches”. The cause of his death was a sudden heart attack. He was 60 years old when he had passed away.
6th January, 1933 : Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States had died peacefully while in his home called “The Beeches”. The cause of his death was a sudden heart attack. He was 60 years old when he had passed away.
1941 U.S.A. Lend-Lease Plan To Support Britain
6th January, 1941 : President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks Congress to support the lend lease plan to Support Britain in it's fight against Germany in Europe stating the "Four Freedoms" must be supported. The act came into force on 11th March 1941 and by the end of October $1 billion in Lend-Lease aid was sent to Britain.
6th January, 1941 : President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks Congress to support the lend lease plan to Support Britain in it's fight against Germany in Europe stating the "Four Freedoms" must be supported. The act came into force on 11th March 1941 and by the end of October $1 billion in Lend-Lease aid was sent to Britain.
1952 U.S.A. Potatoes
6th January, 1952 : A plan was to go in effect about two weeks after this day. The purpose of this plan was to encourage sellers and growers to get rid of their supplies. The only concern was the possibility of a potato shortage if people purchase large quantities of these potatoes at the new low price that was established.
The current price for potatoes in certain portions of California at this time was about $5.75 per hundredweight of the Grade No. 1 variety. The price after the ceiling effective January 19th would be only $3.65 for the same measure.
6th January, 1952 : A plan was to go in effect about two weeks after this day. The purpose of this plan was to encourage sellers and growers to get rid of their supplies. The only concern was the possibility of a potato shortage if people purchase large quantities of these potatoes at the new low price that was established.
The current price for potatoes in certain portions of California at this time was about $5.75 per hundredweight of the Grade No. 1 variety. The price after the ceiling effective January 19th would be only $3.65 for the same measure.
1961 U.S.A. Hotel Fire
6th January, 1961 : The worst hotel blaze in 16 years in San Francisco took place on this day. Flames were seen in every window of this 150-story building. Ray Gorman was said to have started this fire and was considered a suspect of manslaughter.
A previous situation had happened in this area in 1944. Arsonist George Holman at this time was charge of 22 counts of First degree murder.
6th January, 1961 : The worst hotel blaze in 16 years in San Francisco took place on this day. Flames were seen in every window of this 150-story building. Ray Gorman was said to have started this fire and was considered a suspect of manslaughter.
A previous situation had happened in this area in 1944. Arsonist George Holman at this time was charge of 22 counts of First degree murder.
1967 U.S.A. Jackie Robinson
6th January, 1967 : Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player had retired on this day. He played for a long time for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and just before he retired at age 38 he was traded to the New York Giants.
6th January, 1967 : Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player had retired on this day. He played for a long time for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and just before he retired at age 38 he was traded to the New York Giants.
1973 U.S.A. Hitlers Car
6th January, 1973 : The car that Hitler was said to have used in a parade march was sold today. The going price at an auction was $153,000,000. This car was a Mercedes-Benz 770K Sedan.
6th January, 1973 : The car that Hitler was said to have used in a parade march was sold today. The going price at an auction was $153,000,000. This car was a Mercedes-Benz 770K Sedan.
1974 U.S.A. Daylight Saving Time
6th January, 1974 : Daylight Saving Time commences nearly four months early to help in a bid to save energy during the 1973 energy crisis by reducing the requirements for residential lighting, which consumes about 3.5% of electricity in the U.S. and Canada
6th January, 1974 : Daylight Saving Time commences nearly four months early to help in a bid to save energy during the 1973 energy crisis by reducing the requirements for residential lighting, which consumes about 3.5% of electricity in the U.S. and Canada
1977 October Light
6th January, 1977 : John Gardner had written a novel called October Light. For this book he had received the “National Books Critic Circle Award”. October Light was published in 1976.
6th January, 1977 : John Gardner had written a novel called October Light. For this book he had received the “National Books Critic Circle Award”. October Light was published in 1976.
1980 U.S.A. Chrysler Bail Out
6th January, 1980: Following strong competition from the new Japanese and European car makers President Jimmy Carter authorizes $1.2 billion in federal loans to save the failing Chrysler Corporation
6th January, 1980: Following strong competition from the new Japanese and European car makers President Jimmy Carter authorizes $1.2 billion in federal loans to save the failing Chrysler Corporation
1982 U.S.A. Freeway Killer Convicted
6th January, 1982 : William G. Bonin is convicted in Los Angeles of being the "freeway killer" for the rape and murder of 14 young men and boys. It is believed he raped and killed as many as 36 young men and boys, he was eventually executed via lethal injection for his crimes on February 23, 1996 .
6th January, 1982 : William G. Bonin is convicted in Los Angeles of being the "freeway killer" for the rape and murder of 14 young men and boys. It is believed he raped and killed as many as 36 young men and boys, he was eventually executed via lethal injection for his crimes on February 23, 1996 .
1983 U.S.A. Gas Tax Increase
6th January, 1983 : A gas tax increase was proposed by President Ronald Reagan. The intention was that this money would be set aside for national roads and bridges. This issue was one of hot debate at this time-and still is today.
6th January, 1983 : A gas tax increase was proposed by President Ronald Reagan. The intention was that this money would be set aside for national roads and bridges. This issue was one of hot debate at this time-and still is today.
1983 UK Fishing War
6th January, 1983 : A new fishing grounds war has broken out over the legality of a ban on non British boats from fishing in UK coastal waters, with a Danish trawler captain arrested for illegally entering British waters .
6th January, 1983 : A new fishing grounds war has broken out over the legality of a ban on non British boats from fishing in UK coastal waters, with a Danish trawler captain arrested for illegally entering British waters .
1992 U.S.A. Gel Breast Implants
6th January, 1992 : The Food and Drug Administration urged doctors to stop using silicone gel breast implants until they can be thoroughly evaluated for their safety risks
6th January, 1992 : The Food and Drug Administration urged doctors to stop using silicone gel breast implants until they can be thoroughly evaluated for their safety risks
1994 U.S.A. Nancy Kerrigan
6th January, 1994 : Skater Nancy Kerrigan was about to speak to reporters in Detroit, Michigan when she was suddenly attacked. She was hit in the right knee shortly after practice. Before anyone taking action against the situation, the perpetrator had also smashed a Plexiglas door entrance with the same device he used to hit Kerrigan.
Fortunately her knee was not fractured. However, it was going to be very difficult for Kerrigan to complete the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which were held during this week. Four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, were later sentenced to prison for the assault.
6th January, 1994 : Skater Nancy Kerrigan was about to speak to reporters in Detroit, Michigan when she was suddenly attacked. She was hit in the right knee shortly after practice. Before anyone taking action against the situation, the perpetrator had also smashed a Plexiglas door entrance with the same device he used to hit Kerrigan.
Fortunately her knee was not fractured. However, it was going to be very difficult for Kerrigan to complete the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which were held during this week. Four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, were later sentenced to prison for the assault.
1994 U.S.A. New York Nicks
6th January, 1994 : The New York Knicks and Dallas made a trade for Western Guard Derek Harper to New York. In return, Forward Tony Campbell plus a 1997 First Round Draft pick was sent to Dallas.
6th January, 1994 : The New York Knicks and Dallas made a trade for Western Guard Derek Harper to New York. In return, Forward Tony Campbell plus a 1997 First Round Draft pick was sent to Dallas.
1995 Philippines Project Bojinka
6th January, 1995 : A chemical fire caused during bomb making testing in the Doña Josefa Apartments complex in Manila, Philippines, leads to the discovery of plans for Project Bojinka, a mass-terrorist attack to blow up eleven airliners and their approximately 4000 passengers.
6th January, 1995 : A chemical fire caused during bomb making testing in the Doña Josefa Apartments complex in Manila, Philippines, leads to the discovery of plans for Project Bojinka, a mass-terrorist attack to blow up eleven airliners and their approximately 4000 passengers.
2000 UK Major Flu Outbreak
6th January, 2000: A major flu outbreak in the UK causes problems with NHS hospitals stretched to the limit, many hospitals have been forced to cancel all non-emergency surgery and many hospitals intensive care beds are full and are now facing a shortage of beds, the outbreak is being blamed on the poor take up of of flu vaccine shots.
6th January, 2000: A major flu outbreak in the UK causes problems with NHS hospitals stretched to the limit, many hospitals have been forced to cancel all non-emergency surgery and many hospitals intensive care beds are full and are now facing a shortage of beds, the outbreak is being blamed on the poor take up of of flu vaccine shots.
2001 U.S.A. George W. Bush Wins
6th January, 2001: After a five-week long debate regarding Florida voting ballots, George W. Bush was finally declared official winner of the Presidential election. This was one of the closest presidential election races in U.S. history.
6th January, 2001: After a five-week long debate regarding Florida voting ballots, George W. Bush was finally declared official winner of the Presidential election. This was one of the closest presidential election races in U.S. history.
2005 U.S.A. Edgar Ray Killen arrested
6th January, 2005 : Over 40 years after the murder of three civil rights workers were murdered in Philadelphia, Mississippi the former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen is arrested. On June 21, 2005 41 years to the day the murders took place he was found guilty of three counts of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years for each manslaughter.
6th January, 2005 : Over 40 years after the murder of three civil rights workers were murdered in Philadelphia, Mississippi the former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen is arrested. On June 21, 2005 41 years to the day the murders took place he was found guilty of three counts of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years for each manslaughter.
