1. On November 6, 1984, Democratic candidate Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to run for vice president of the United States. She was the running mate of Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale.

2. In California history, November 6, 1990, is significant because it marked the day when voters passed Proposition 140, which imposed term limits on state legislators and other elected officials. This law has had a major impact on the state's political landscape and has been frequently debated and revised in the years since its enactment.

3. On November 6, 2007, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in response to wildfires that were threatening homes and lives in several counties. The wildfires destroyed thousands of homes and caused billions of dollars in damage.

4. In 2012, November 6 was the date of the United States presidential election, and California contributed 55 electoral votes to the re-election of President Barack Obama.

5. Finally, November 6, 2018, saw a record turnout in California for the midterm elections. More than 12.5 million people cast ballots in the state, leading to significant changes in the makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state legislature.