All Events

Historical Events on February 6

  • American Revolutionary War

    1778

    American Revolutionary War: In Paris the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce are signed by the United States and France signaling official recognition of the new republic.

  • Massachusetts

    1788

    Massachusetts becomes the sixth state to ratify the United States Constitution.

  • New Jersey

    1815

    New Jersey grants the first American railroad charter to John Stevens.

  • African American

    1820

    The first 86 African American immigrants sponsored by the American Colonization Society depart New York to start a settlement in present-day Liberia.

  • American Civil War

    1862

    American Civil War: Forces under the command of Ulysses S. Grant and Andrew H. Foote give the Union its first victory of the war, capturing Fort Henry, Tennessee in the Battle of Fort Henry.

  • Spanish-American War

    1899

    Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.

  • Women's suffrage

    1918

    British women over the age of 30 get the right to vote.

  • Thailand

    1942

    World War II: The United Kingdom declares war on Thailand.

  • Michael Jordan

    1988

    Michael Jordan makes his signature slam dunk from the free throw line inspiring Air Jordan and the Jumpman logo.

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Famous Birthdays on February 6

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Famous Deaths on February 6

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