On this day in history
September 6
American
1901Anarchist Leon Czolgosz shoots President William McKinley in Buffalo; McKinley dies eight days later.
Anarchist Leon Czolgosz shoots President William McKinley in Buffalo; McKinley dies eight days later.
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World
1522The Victoria limps into Spain, the only ship of Magellan's fleet to complete the first circumnavigation.
The Victoria limps into Spain, the only ship of Magellan's fleet to complete the first circumnavigation.
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1997Two billion people watch Princess Diana's funeral in London.
Two billion people watch Princess Diana's funeral in London.
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1991Leningrad reverts to its old name, St Petersburg.
Leningrad reverts to its old name, St Petersburg.
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