Today In History 1106

(6 Nov 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln, the former Illinois Congressman who opposes slavery wins a four-way for President. After his victory, Southern states begin to succeed from the union. The American civil war breaks out the following year. 1854 John Phillip Souza, the king of American march music is born in Washington, DC. 1893 Composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky dies in St. Petersburg, Russia. He was 53 years old. And 1931 Movie and stage director Mike Nichols is born in Berlin. Among his films, The Graduate, Catch 22, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf and The Birdcage. Among his Broadway shows, The Odd Couple and Monty Python's Spamalot. Today in History, November 6th, 2026. The Associated Press =========================================================== Clients are reminded: to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. STORYLINE: =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b97ac8ee67b949588b181faad8cef399