On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was fatally shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Despite immediate medical attention, McKinley succumbed to his wounds eight days later, leading to the ascension of Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency. This tragic event marked a pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the vulnerability of even the highest office to political violence.
Other notable events that occurred on September 6 :
– 1949: In Camden, New Jersey, Howard Unruh, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, killed 13 of his neighbors in a violent shooting spree. This incident was one of the earliest mass shootings in U.S. history, and Unruh remained incarcerated for 60 years until his death in 2009.
– 1972: The Munich Summer Olympics resumed after the devastating terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes, five Arab terrorists, and one West German police officer. The massacre, known as the Munich Massacre, shocked the world and forever changed global security protocols.
– 1975: Martina Navratilova, a rising 18-year-old tennis star from Czechoslovakia, sought political asylum in the United States while in New York for the U.S. Open. Her defection underscored the tense political climate during the Cold War and her pursuit of freedom.
– 1995: Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. made history by playing his 2,131st consecutive game, surpassing Lou Gehrig’s longstanding record. Ripken’s remarkable streak would eventually reach 2,632 games, a testament to his resilience and dedication that remains unmatched in Major League Baseball.
– 1997: A public funeral for Princess Diana was held at Westminster Abbey, drawing the attention of millions around the globe. Her tragic death in a Paris car crash just six days earlier had sparked an unprecedented outpouring of grief and reflection on her legacy.
– 2006: President George W. Bush publicly acknowledged for the first time the existence of secret CIA prisons overseas. He defended the use of “tough” interrogation techniques, claiming they had thwarted terrorist attacks and safeguarded national security. This disclosure ignited widespread debate on the ethical implications of such methods.
– 2018: In a historic ruling, India’s Supreme Court decriminalized consensual same-sex relationships, striking down a colonial-era law that had made homosexual acts punishable by imprisonment. This landmark decision marked a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the world’s second-most populous nation.
– 2022: Liz Truss assumed office as the U.K.’s prime minister, appointed by Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral in Scotland. However, her tenure was short-lived, as she resigned after just 49 days in office, marking one of the briefest premierships in British history.
Today in History: December 20
A Look Back At Today, December 20
The Louisiana Purchase was completed.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” premiered at the Globe Theater.
The United States launched Operation Just Cause.
The United States Space Force was established.
Today in History: December 19
Today in History: December 19
In 1777, General George Washington led an army of more than 12,000 soldiers to Valley Forge.
In 1972, Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacific, concluding the Apollo program.
In 2011, North Korean announced the death of Kim Jong Il and proclaimed Kim Jong Un as the leader.
In 2022, the House Jan. 6 Committee urged the Justice Department to bring criminal charges against the previous president
Today in History: December 18
Today in History: December 18
In 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was proclaimed in effect.
In 1892, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” publicly premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia; although now considered a classic, it received a generally negative reception from critics.
In 1957, the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania, the first nuclear facility to generate electricity in the United States, went on line. (It was taken out of service in 1982.)
In 2011, the last convoy of heavily armored U.S. troops left Iraq, crossing into Kuwait in darkness in the final moments of a nearly nine-year war.
Today in History: December 17
Today in History: December 17
In 1903 The Wright brothers’ flight redefined the possibilities of travel and opened the skies to human exploration.
In 1933 The first NFL championship laid the foundation for professional football’s evolution into a national pastime.
In 1989 “The Simpsons” redefined animated television, blending humor with social commentary to leave an indelible mark on entertainment.
In 1992 NAFTA reshaped North American trade, fostering economic ties while sparking debates on globalization.
In 2014 The U.S.-Cuba rapprochement signaled a pivotal moment in the post-Cold War world, rekindling hopes for reconciliation.
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