September 6

    What happened on September 6 in history

    7 events fall on September 6, from 1522 to 1997. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 6

    1. 1522

      Magellan's expedition completes the circumnavigation

      The Victoria returns to Spain with eighteen survivors.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1620

      The Mayflower sails

      The ship leaves Plymouth for America with 102 passengers.

      Read about Mayflower Landing at Plymouth RockPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1901

      McKinley is shot

      An anarchist fires at the president at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1966

      Verwoerd is assassinated

      The architect of apartheid is stabbed in the South African parliament.

      Read about Gateway Arch Under Construction, St. LouisPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1991

      Leningrad becomes St Petersburg again

      The city votes to restore its original name.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1995

      Ripken passes Gehrig

      Cal Ripken Jr plays his 2,131st consecutive game.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1997

      Diana's funeral

      A million people line the route through London.

      Play the 20th century round

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