Historical Events on September 6

28 significant historical events occurred on September 6. September 6 has been the date of several historical events over the centuries, including military conflicts and political developments. On this day in 1901, President William McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo, New York. In 1914, the Battle of the Frontiers began during World War I. The Shimonoseki Campaign took place in Japan in 1864. Additional events include the West German federal election in 1953 and the Italian Grand Prix Formula One race in 1964.