On this day in history 6 January
2009: Dakota Fanning receives the Rising Star Award at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.
2010: 36th People's Choice Awards: Johnny Depp & Sandra Bullock win.
2011: 37th People's Choice Awards: Johnny Depp & Kristen Stewart win.
2014: Truce begins between Free Syrian Army and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in northern Damascus.
2016: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" breaks North American box office record, passing the $760.5M taken by "Avatar".
2016: Governor of California Jerry Brown declares state of emergency over methane gas leak on outskirts of Los Angeles.
2017: Elizabeth Warren announces her intention to run for a second term as Massachusetts Senator.
2019: 76th Golden Globes: "The Americans", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Green Book".
2021: Supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington during congressional certification of Joe Biden.
2022: Tennis world No. 1 Novak Đoković's visa into Australia cancelled after uproar over his COVID-19 vaccination exemption.