Historical Events for 6th November 2023

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1528 - Shipwrecked Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca becomes first known European to set foot in Texas
1906 - Charles Evans Hughes (R) elected NY Governor beating William Randolph Hearst
1908 - Leonid Andreyev's "Dui Nashey Zhizni" premieres in St Petersburg
1915 - Sophokles Skouloudis forms Greek government
1918 - Republic of Poland proclaimed
1935 - 1st test flight of Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft
1962 - UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning South Africa
1962 - Edward W. Brooke (R) elected attorney general of Massachusetts
2009 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Santa Anita Racetrack; Day 1 winners: Man of Iron, Tapitsfly, She Be Wild, Midday, Informed Decision, Life Is Sweet
2020 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Keeneland Racetrack; Day 1 winners: Golden Pal, Fire at Will, Vequist, Aunt Pearl, Essential Quality

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