November 6

    What happened on November 6 in history

    5 events fall on November 6, from 1528 to 1962. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 6

    1. 1528

      Cabeza de Vaca is shipwrecked

      Spanish survivors wash up on the Texas coast and walk for years.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1860

      Lincoln is elected

      His victory triggers the secession of southern states.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1869

      The first intercollegiate football game

      Rutgers beats Princeton in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1913

      Gandhi is arrested in South Africa

      He is taken during a march of Indian miners.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1962

      The UN condemns apartheid

      The General Assembly calls for sanctions against South Africa.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

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