10 significant historical events occurred on January 6. On January 6, 2021, supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., attempting to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The breach occurred during a joint session of Congress and was the first time since the War of 1812 that hostile forces occupied the Capitol.
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10
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1567–2021
Categories
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Top Category
war
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