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Killing of Ashli Babbitt

Ashli Babbitt, American participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Wednesday, January 6 20215 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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Person
Killing of Ashli Babbitt

Who they were

Ashli Babbitt, American participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack

Why this date

Killing of Ashli Babbitt appears on our January 6 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.

January 6 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  7. 2017Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
  8. 2019Muhammad V of Kelantan
  9. 2021Donald Trump
  10. 2021Killing of Ashli Babbitt
  11. 2025Justin Trudeau

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When did Killing of Ashli Babbitt happen?

January 6 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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