November 6th - Unraveling the Threads of Time!   

On November 6th:

1528 Shipwrecked Spanish Conquistadors Begin Journey Through Florida and Texas

On this day, the ill-fated expedition of Spanish conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca reached the shores of present-day Texas. Shipwrecked and stranded, the survivors began an extraordinary journey through the American Southeast, an ordeal that lasted nearly a decade.

1860 Abraham Lincoln is Elected as the 16th President of the U.S.

On this day, Abraham Lincoln, a towering figure in American history, was elected as the 16th President of the United States. His election marked a critical turning point in the nation's history, eventually leading to the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

1869 The First Official Intercollegiate American Football Game

On this day, Rutgers College (now Rutgers University) and the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) played the first official intercollegiate American football game. This event laid the groundwork for the sport we know today.