January 6

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2018

Blackpink's reality TV show called 'Blackpink Reality' was first aired, lasting a total of 12 episodes.[1]

2016

A state of emergency was declared in California after a gas leak.[1]

2014

The Thaicom 6 satellite was launched into Earth's orbit atop SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.[1]

1977

The Sex Pistols punk rock band was fired by EMI for their bad behavior in public.[1]

1974

An energy crisis in the USA prompted President Nixon to initiate daylight saving time four months early.[1]

1971

A chemist in Berkeley, California, US, announced that they successfully synthesized hormones that are responsible for human growth.[1]

1942

Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.[1]

1929

Mother Teresa arrived in India to help some of the country's poorest.[1]

1921

The Iraqi Army was formed.[1]

1912

New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States of America.[1]

1681

A first-of-its-kind boxing match took place to settle a feud between a butler and a butcher.[1]

1540

King Henry VIII married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, after his previous wife died during childbirth.[1]

1066

King Harold of England became the successor to the crown after King Edward died.[1]