1. In 1683, the Province of New York was divided into 12 counties, including Kings County (now Brooklyn) and Queens County. Today, November 6 is celebrated as Kings-Queens Day in honor of these two historic counties.

2. On November 6, 1789, John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States. Born in New York City, Jay was a key figure in the early years of the American Republic and helped shape the U.S. legal system.

3. In 1860, Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election, defeating New York Senator Stephen A. Douglas. Lincoln's victory was a major turning point in American history and helped set the stage for the Civil War.

4. November 6, 1888 saw the founding of the New York Athletic Club, now one of the most prestigious sports clubs in the world. The club has hosted numerous events, including the annual Millrose Games, and has been a training ground for many of America's top athletes.

5. Finally, on November 6, 2018, Democrat Letitia James was elected as the first African-American woman to be elected as New York State Attorney General. James made history with her win, and has since worked to tackle issues such as police brutality and gun violence in the state.