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Historical Events on December 6

5 notable historical events happened on December 6 throughout history.

10 famous birthdays on December 6 — including William II of the Netherlands, Gunnar Myrdal, Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid

20th Century4 events

1917
disaster

Halifax explosion — 1917 maritime disaster in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

1921
war

Anglo-Irish Treaty — 1921 agreement which ended the Irish War of Independence

1956
general

Blood in the Water match — water polo match between Hungary and the USSR in 1956

1969
culture

Altamont Free Concert — 1969 musical festival by the Rolling Stones

21st Century1 event

2020
general

2020 Sakhir Grand Prix — Formula One motor race