🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on November 6:

2012 ─ Wisconsin's Tammy Baldwin made history by becoming the first openly gay person elected to the US Senate. Her victory marked a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in American politics.

1984 ─ Ronald Reagan secured a landslide reelection victory over Walter F. Mondale, winning 49 out of 50 states and receiving over 58% of the popular vote.

1888 ─ Benjamin Harrison won the US presidency as the Republican candidate, defeating incumbent President Grover Cleveland in a highly contentious election.

1860 ─ Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States, which paved the way for a divided nation as tensions over slavery and states' rights escalated. His election prompted several Southern states to secede from the Union and ultimately led to the outbreak of the Civil War.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On November 6, we’re singing to:

Charles II (1661) ─ King of Spain whose reign was marked by internal conflict and economic decline.

Sir John William Alcock (1892) ─ British aviator who made the first nonstop transatlantic flight in 1919.

Sally Field (1946) ─ Award-winning American actress known for roles in films such as Norma Rae and Forrest Gump.

Ethan Hawke (1970) ─ Actor, director, and novelist acclaimed for his versatility in film and theater.

Emma Stone (1988) ─ Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in La La Land and The Help.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On November 6, we’re saying goodbye to:

William II (1650) ─ Prince of Orange whose early death left the Dutch Republic in political turmoil.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1893) ─ Renowned Russian composer celebrated for works such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

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