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It happened on a… January 6

2021

Supporters of President Donald Trump storm US Capitol in Washington, resulting in five deaths and prompting evacuation of lawmakers and vice-president Mike Pence.

2015

Randy Johnson, Pedro Martínez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio are inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

1994

Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the right leg by an assailant at Cobo Arena in Detroit, MI. Four men were later sentenced to prison for the attack, including Tonya Harding’s ex-husband.

1980

Philadelphia Flyers set NHL record of 35 straight games without a defeat

1968

Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” album goes #1 & stays #1 for 8 weeks.

1952

“Peanuts” debuted in Sunday papers across the United States.

1930

The first diesel-engine automobile trip (in a Packard sedan) was completed after a run of 792 miles from Indianapolis, IN, to New York City, NY.

1929

Mother Teresa arrives in Calcutta, India to begin her work among India’s poorest and sick people.

1907

Maria Montessori opens her 1st (Montessori) school (Rome).

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