December 6

    What happened on December 6 in history

    6 events fall on December 6, from 1240 to 1957. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on December 6

    1. 1240

      The Mongols take Kyiv

      Batu Khan's army storms the city.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1877

      Edison records sound

      The first phonograph recording of a human voice is made.

      Read about Edison's Light Bulb Demonstration, Menlo ParkPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1877

      The first sound recording is played back

      Edison's tinfoil phonograph reproduces a nursery rhyme.

      Read about Edison's Light Bulb Demonstration, Menlo ParkPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1917

      The Halifax explosion

      A munitions ship explodes in the harbour and kills nearly two thousand.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1917

      Finland declares independence

      The parliament approves separation from Russia.

      Read about Storming of the Winter Palace, October RevolutionPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1957

      Vanguard fails on the pad

      America's first satellite attempt explodes on live television.

      Play the 20th century round

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