1. On November 6, 1984, Delaware native Joe Biden was elected to the United States Senate for the third time. This would be the start of his 36-year career in the Senate, during which he became a well-known leader in domestic and foreign policy.

2. November 6, 2007, was a significant day for the education system in Delaware, as governor Ruth Ann Minner signed into law the Early Childhood Education Act. This act provided funding for high-quality early childhood education programs within the state, and aimed to prepare children for success in the later grades of education.

3. In 2018, November 6 marked an important milestone for Delaware politics, as it was the day that Sarah McBride became the first openly transgender person to be elected as a state senator in the United States. McBride had previously been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights, and her election was celebrated as a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ representation in government.

4. November 6, 1860, was a significant day in Delaware and indeed throughout the United States, as it was the date of the presidential election in which Abraham Lincoln was elected to the presidency. This event would be the catalyst for the secession of southern states and eventually the start of the Civil War.

5. November 6, 1956, was the date that Carvel Hall, a brand of cutlery and kitchen products, opened a new manufacturing facility in Seaford, Delaware. This factory ultimately employed hundreds of people and became an important part of the local economy for decades to come.