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6 September

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Contemporary era

1991

Leningrad renamed Saint Petersburg

On 6 September 1991, the city of Leningrad regained its historic name, Saint Petersburg.

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Contemporary era

1901

McKinley shot

On 6 September 1901, US President William McKinley was shot in Buffalo.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1522

First circumnavigation completed

On 6 September 1522, the ship Victoria returned to Spain, completing the first circumnavigation under Elcano.

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