What Happened on November 6, 2009

Historical Events

  • Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Santa Anita Racetrack; Day 1 winners: Man of Iron, Tapitsfly, She Be Wild, Midday, Informed Decision, Life Is Sweet
  • Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre in South Africa, designed by Peter Rich, wins World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona

Casimir Pulaski Honored

President Barack Obama signs congressional resolution conferring honorary U.S. citizenship to Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski

Famous Deaths

  • Ron Sproat, American TV writer and playwright (Dark Shadows), dies at 77
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights

About November 6, 2009

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fireflies - Owl City
  • UK #1 Song: Fight For This Love - Cheryl Cole