6 January

January 6 is the sixth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 359 days remain until the end of the year.

We have some interesting facts & historic events all about January 6^th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.

Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 6^th in history!

Global Celebrations

National Cuddle Up Day
Three Kings Day
National Shortbread Day
National Bean Day
Apple Tree Day

Historic Events

2021: The US Capitol is attacked

A mob of supporters of then US President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington DC. They were attempting to halt the certification of the results of the 2020 presidential election won by Joe Biden. Five people died in the riot, and many more were injured, including over 150 police officers.

1929: Mother Theresa arrives in India

Through her tireless work in helping the poor and ill, the Albanian religious sister later received the Nobel Peace Prize and was posthumously beatified.

1912: German scientist Alfred Wegener presents his theory of continental drift

His work laid the foundation for the theory of plate tectonics, which explains why continents move.

1907: Maria Montessori opens her first school

Montessori’s revolutionary educational approach is practiced at about 30,000 schools today.

1838: Samuel Morse presents the telegraph to the public

Together with Alfred Vail, the inventor relayed the message “A patient waiter is no loser” over a distance of 2 miles (3 km).

1838: On this day in 1838, Samuel Morse unveils the telegraph, revolutionizing communication. Samuel Morse’s telegraph system was demonstrated for the first time at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey.