November 6th
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1956 Suez Canal Allies Take Control
November 6th, 1956 : Allied forces took control of the Suez Canal with British and French parachute troops holding the Mediterranean key to the Suez Canal at Port Said.
November 6th, 1956 : Allied forces took control of the Suez Canal with British and French parachute troops holding the Mediterranean key to the Suez Canal at Port Said.
1920 U.S.A. Woodrow Wilson
November 6th, 1920 : U.S. President Woodrow Wilson was criticized by London journalists. He was thought of as one of the “greatest failures in history” by certain English citizens. This was not necessarily the vie
November 6th, 1920 : U.S. President Woodrow Wilson was criticized by London journalists. He was thought of as one of the “greatest failures in history” by certain English citizens. This was not necessarily the vie
1931 U.S.A. Cotton
November 6th, 1931 : Cotton acreage reduction legislation was being considered. It was believed by officials such as Governor Harvey Parnell that an agreement regarding this issue would be reached soon. A meeting regarding this as well as the withholding of seven million bales of cotton was scheduled for November 23rd.
November 6th, 1931 : Cotton acreage reduction legislation was being considered. It was believed by officials such as Governor Harvey Parnell that an agreement regarding this issue would be reached soon. A meeting regarding this as well as the withholding of seven million bales of cotton was scheduled for November 23rd.
1940 Albania Koritza
November 6th, 1940 : Greece had moved in on the city of Koritza in Albania. At the same time, thousands of Italian troops were being seized.
November 6th, 1940 : Greece had moved in on the city of Koritza in Albania. At the same time, thousands of Italian troops were being seized.
1950 Italy Rioting
November 6th, 1950 : Action was taken to control pro-Italian rioting that occurred-again. American and British forces moved in to restore order in this area. However, four police had taken the lives of four people with guns. This was one day of several demonstrations that had taken place in different cities throughout Italy. It was the first time that American troops had been called to move in on this area.
November 6th, 1950 : Action was taken to control pro-Italian rioting that occurred-again. American and British forces moved in to restore order in this area. However, four police had taken the lives of four people with guns. This was one day of several demonstrations that had taken place in different cities throughout Italy. It was the first time that American troops had been called to move in on this area.
1962 South Africa Economic Sanctions
November 6th, 1962 : The United Nations General Assembly voted to recommend to its 110 members the imposition of economic and political sanctions against the Republic of South Africa for its racist policies to it's own citizens.
November 6th, 1962 : The United Nations General Assembly voted to recommend to its 110 members the imposition of economic and political sanctions against the Republic of South Africa for its racist policies to it's own citizens.
1963 Germany Marienborn Checkpoint
November 6th, 1963 : A report out of Moscow, Russia had briefly described the nature of the convoy entrapment incident that occurred in Germany. Russian Premier Krushchev admitted that if this U.S. military carrier had been held up for any longer it could have lead to a battle-even war. The Russians were the ones who had stopped this military convoy. This U.S. vehicle was seized at the Marienborn checkpoint towards East Germany.
November 6th, 1963 : A report out of Moscow, Russia had briefly described the nature of the convoy entrapment incident that occurred in Germany. Russian Premier Krushchev admitted that if this U.S. military carrier had been held up for any longer it could have lead to a battle-even war. The Russians were the ones who had stopped this military convoy. This U.S. vehicle was seized at the Marienborn checkpoint towards East Germany.
1965 Cuba Cuban Exiles Airlift
November 6th, 1965 : Cuba and the United States agree to start an airlift for Cubans who wish to live in the United States.
November 6th, 1965 : Cuba and the United States agree to start an airlift for Cubans who wish to live in the United States.
1967 Philippines Typhoon Emma
November 6th, 1967 : The death toll caused by Typhoon Emma continues to rise after the typhoon ravaged the Island leaving 140,000 homeless and the death toll rising above 300.
November 6th, 1967 : The death toll caused by Typhoon Emma continues to rise after the typhoon ravaged the Island leaving 140,000 homeless and the death toll rising above 300.
1968 U.S.A. Nixon
November 6th, 1968 : Richard Nixon wins in a close contest for president over Mr Humphrey and will become the 37th president of the United States .
November 6th, 1968 : Richard Nixon wins in a close contest for president over Mr Humphrey and will become the 37th president of the United States .
1973 Tunisia Henry A. Kissinger
November 6th, 1973 : Henry A. Kissinger, the U.S. Secretary of State during this time in history, hosted a peace-keeping talk in Tunisia. He also spoke in Egypt during a very crucial time-when Israelis and Egyptian conflicts were escalating.
November 6th, 1973 : Henry A. Kissinger, the U.S. Secretary of State during this time in history, hosted a peace-keeping talk in Tunisia. He also spoke in Egypt during a very crucial time-when Israelis and Egyptian conflicts were escalating.
1975 Morocco The Green March
November 6th, 1975 : A mass demonstration by the Morocco people begins "The Green March" with 350,000 unarmed Moroccans crossing the border into the Spanish controlled area of Western Sahara demanding the return of the Moroccan Sahara. Spanish troops protecting the border are ordered not to fire to avoid bloodshed.
November 6th, 1975 : A mass demonstration by the Morocco people begins "The Green March" with 350,000 unarmed Moroccans crossing the border into the Spanish controlled area of Western Sahara demanding the return of the Moroccan Sahara. Spanish troops protecting the border are ordered not to fire to avoid bloodshed.
1977 U.S.A. Kelly Barnes Dam Flood
November 6th, 1977 : The Kelly Barnes Dam in Georgia fails during the middle of the night, killing 39 people from the small bible college "Toccoa Falls Bible Institute" situated below the dam.
November 6th, 1977 : The Kelly Barnes Dam in Georgia fails during the middle of the night, killing 39 people from the small bible college "Toccoa Falls Bible Institute" situated below the dam.
1980 China Ronald Reagan
November 6th, 1980 : The Chinese government praised Ronald Reagan. They called him “moderate” and “pragmatist”. China was also pleased with the fact that Ronald Reagan wants to be superior in military strength to the Soviet Union. The People’s Republic of China also was happy that Reagan was pushing for a more powerful international image. At the same time, Reagan was recognized by this country for a looser economy at home.
November 6th, 1980 : The Chinese government praised Ronald Reagan. They called him “moderate” and “pragmatist”. China was also pleased with the fact that Ronald Reagan wants to be superior in military strength to the Soviet Union. The People’s Republic of China also was happy that Reagan was pushing for a more powerful international image. At the same time, Reagan was recognized by this country for a looser economy at home.
1985 U.S.A. Iran Contra Affair
November 6th, 1985 : American newspapers reveal that US President Ronald Reagan had authorized the shipment of arms to Iran as part of the Iran Contra affair to release American hostages.
November 6th, 1985 : American newspapers reveal that US President Ronald Reagan had authorized the shipment of arms to Iran as part of the Iran Contra affair to release American hostages.
1986 Italy Alfa Romeo
November 6th, 1986 : Fiat buys the troubled car maker Alfa Romeo.
November 6th, 1986 : Fiat buys the troubled car maker Alfa Romeo.
1986 UK Oil Workers
November 6th, 1986 : Forty-five north sea oil workers are feared dead after a Chinook helicopter plunged into the North Sea off the coast of Scotland.
November 6th, 1986 : Forty-five north sea oil workers are feared dead after a Chinook helicopter plunged into the North Sea off the coast of Scotland.
1988 Poland Solidarity
November 6th, 1988 : Solidarity leaders have threatened broad protests including strikes unless the government reverses its decision to close the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk.
November 6th, 1988 : Solidarity leaders have threatened broad protests including strikes unless the government reverses its decision to close the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk.
1995 Israel Yitzhak Rabin
November 6th, 1995 : The late leader of Israel Yitzhak Rabin was buried and honored. This leader was just recently assassinated. He was noted for his victories on the battlefield, and for making efforts to achieve peace with the Arabs. Turmoil broke out in the Middle East almost immediately upon Rabin’s burial. Shootings that occurred were started by people such as a Jewish extremist who had opposed the peace process encouraged by Rabin.
November 6th, 1995 : The late leader of Israel Yitzhak Rabin was buried and honored. This leader was just recently assassinated. He was noted for his victories on the battlefield, and for making efforts to achieve peace with the Arabs. Turmoil broke out in the Middle East almost immediately upon Rabin’s burial. Shootings that occurred were started by people such as a Jewish extremist who had opposed the peace process encouraged by Rabin.
1996 U.S.A. Bill Clinton
November 6th, 1996 : Bill Clinton wins a resounding victory over Republican Bob Dole and will be the President of the United States for four more years in the White House.
November 6th, 1996 : Bill Clinton wins a resounding victory over Republican Bob Dole and will be the President of the United States for four more years in the White House.
1999 Australia Keep The Queen
November 6th, 1999 : Australian voters decided to keep the queen and not become a republic. .
November 6th, 1999 : Australian voters decided to keep the queen and not become a republic. .
2002 U.S.A. Saddam Hussein
November 6th, 2002 : New U.S.-Iraq resolutions were made. Concern arose about whether or not new negotiations between these two countries would upset Saddam Hussein, which would lead to war.
November 6th, 2002 : New U.S.-Iraq resolutions were made. Concern arose about whether or not new negotiations between these two countries would upset Saddam Hussein, which would lead to war.
2005 U.S.A. Evansville Tornado
November 6th, 2005 : A powerful F3 tornado strikes Evansville, Indiana taking the lives of 25 people making it one of the deadliest single tornadoes on record. The tornado stayed on the ground for 41 miles and in places was as wide as 400 yds causing extensive damage to parts of Evansville, Newburgh, and Boonville in Indiana
November 6th, 2005 : A powerful F3 tornado strikes Evansville, Indiana taking the lives of 25 people making it one of the deadliest single tornadoes on record. The tornado stayed on the ground for 41 miles and in places was as wide as 400 yds causing extensive damage to parts of Evansville, Newburgh, and Boonville in Indiana
