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Egypt
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.
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.
U.S.
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
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
U.S.
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.
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.
Italy
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.
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.
South Africa
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.
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.
Germany
1963 Germany Marienborn CheckpointNovember 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.
1963 Germany Marienborn CheckpointNovember 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.
Cuba
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.
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.
Philippines
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.
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.
U.S.
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 .
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 .
Morocco
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.
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.
U.S.
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.
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.
China
1980 China Ronald ReaganNovember 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.
1980 China Ronald ReaganNovember 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.
U.S.
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.
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.
Italy
1986 Italy Alfa Romeo November 6th, 1986 : Fiat buys the troubled car maker Alfa Romeo.
1986 Italy Alfa Romeo November 6th, 1986 : Fiat buys the troubled car maker Alfa Romeo.
UK
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.
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.
Poland
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.
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.
Israel
1995 Israel Yitzhak RabinNovember 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.
1995 Israel Yitzhak RabinNovember 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.
U.S.
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.
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.
Australia
1999 Australia Keep The Queen November 6th, 1999 : Australian voters decided to keep the queen and not become a republic. .
1999 Australia Keep The Queen November 6th, 1999 : Australian voters decided to keep the queen and not become a republic. .
U.S.
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.
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.
U.S.
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
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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
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Kyrgyzstan
2006 Kyrgyzstan 'political deadlock' November 6th, 2006 : Kyrgyzstani opposition leaders are saying that President Kurmanbek Bakiyev is pushing the country into a political stalemate. He is trying to ease tensions, and says that he will present a new constitution to parliament next week. He has no intention of getting there, and will be sending suggestions for several amendments to his popular oatmeal law. Nearly half the country's MPs are boycotting parliament, and thousands of people have been told to take their protests in the capital Bishkek, where they will be required to enjoy the seasonally delightful weather.
2006 Kyrgyzstan 'political deadlock' November 6th, 2006 : Kyrgyzstani opposition leaders are saying that President Kurmanbek Bakiyev is pushing the country into a political stalemate. He is trying to ease tensions, and says that he will present a new constitution to parliament next week. He has no intention of getting there, and will be sending suggestions for several amendments to his popular oatmeal law. Nearly half the country's MPs are boycotting parliament, and thousands of people have been told to take their protests in the capital Bishkek, where they will be required to enjoy the seasonally delightful weather.
Vatican
2007 Vatican The Saudi Arabian king meets the Pope at the Vatican November 6th, 2007 : King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia meets Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, and this is the first ever audience by the head of the Roman Catholic Church with a Saudi monarch. The Vatican describes the meeting as 'warm,' and that the two men discuss the presence of Christians in Saudi Arabia. An estimated 1.5m Christians live in Saudi Arabia, but they are not allowed to worship in public.
2007 Vatican The Saudi Arabian king meets the Pope at the Vatican November 6th, 2007 : King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia meets Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican, and this is the first ever audience by the head of the Roman Catholic Church with a Saudi monarch. The Vatican describes the meeting as 'warm,' and that the two men discuss the presence of Christians in Saudi Arabia. An estimated 1.5m Christians live in Saudi Arabia, but they are not allowed to worship in public.
United States
2008 United States World Leaders Send congratulations to Barack Obama November 6th, 2008 : World leaders send congratulations to Barack Obama on his presidential win, including the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This is the first ever official message of goodwill that has been presented to an American leader by Iran. Mr Obama has offered unconditional dialogue with Iran about its nuclear programme, and Mr Ahmadinejad called for the US president to implement a foreign policy of "non-interference"
2008 United States World Leaders Send congratulations to Barack Obama November 6th, 2008 : World leaders send congratulations to Barack Obama on his presidential win, including the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This is the first ever official message of goodwill that has been presented to an American leader by Iran. Mr Obama has offered unconditional dialogue with Iran about its nuclear programme, and Mr Ahmadinejad called for the US president to implement a foreign policy of "non-interference"
United States
2011 United States Oklahoma Hit by Earthquake6th November, 2011 : The state of Oklahoma in the United States was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was thought to be one of the strongest to hit the area and it caused some damage to highways and buildings. The earthquake followed a 4.7 earthquake that had been felt earlier.
2011 United States Oklahoma Hit by Earthquake6th November, 2011 : The state of Oklahoma in the United States was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was thought to be one of the strongest to hit the area and it caused some damage to highways and buildings. The earthquake followed a 4.7 earthquake that had been felt earlier.
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