Historical Events for 6th January 2023

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1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King of the Romans
1494 - The first Mass in the New World is celebrated at La Isabela, Hispaniola
1690 - Joseph I, later Holy Roman Emperor and son of Emperor Leopold I, becomes King of the Romans
1861 - NYC mayor proposes NY become a free city, trading with North and South
1903 - Dutch Press museum opens in Amsterdam
1953 - The first Asian Socialist Conference opens in Burma
1969 - The Supremes release single "I'm Livin' In Shame"
1994 - US figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan is attacked by Tonya Harding's bodyguard at the US Championships in Detroit
2009 - Dakota Fanning receives the Rising Star Award at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
2014 - College Football, 16th BCS National Championship, Rose Bowl, Pasadena: #1 Florida State beats #2 Auburn, 34-31

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