What happened today in history (May 6): Mughal Emperor Babur defeats Afghans and Bengalis in Battle of Gogra, Johan Mauritius resigns as governor of Brazil, James Gordon Bennett publishes first issue of the New York Herald, etc.
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Today in History, May 6: Today is Saturday and we know you probably have some fun plans for the day. While you continue with your plan, we are here to add some knowledge to your day by informing you about some historical events of the day. So without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day Johan Mauritius resigned as governor of Brazil, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce began to operate and the first meeting of the American Lung Association was held. Skim the sections below to learn more.
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Historical event on this day
- In 1529, the Mughal emperor Babur defeated the Afghans and Bengalis at the Battle of Gogra.
- In 1541, King Henry VIII ordered that an English Bible be placed in every church in England.
- In 1644, Johan Mauritius resigned as governor of Brazil.
- In 1672, Frederik Willem signed a treaty with the Netherlands.
- In 1835, James Gordon Bennett published the first issue of the New York Herald.
- In 1851, Yale co-founder Linus Yale Jr. patented the Yale cylinder lock.
- In 1851, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce was founded.
- In 1860, the first American sports club, the Olympic Club of San Francisco, was founded.
- In 1904, the first meeting of the American Lung Association was held.
- In 1933, a trade agreement was signed between Italy and the Soviet Union.
Sports event today
- Maureen Wilton set the women’s marathon world record in 1967.
- In 1982, Seattle Mariners Gaylord Perry became the 15th pitcher to win 300 games.
- In 1997, Rick Pitino was appointed coach of the Boston Celtics.
Today’s art and culture event
- In 1957, I Love Lucy was last aired on CBS television.
- In 1977 “The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl” was released in the UK.
- In 2004, the final episode of the American sitcom “Friends” was released in the United States.
Notable deaths on this day
S. NO | year passed | Personality |
|---|---|---|
first | 1910 | Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Empire and Emperor of India from 1901 until his death in 1910. |
2 | 1919 | L. Frank Baum is an American author best known for his children’s book, The Wizard of Oz, which was a huge hit. |
3 | 1971 | Helene Weigel is a German actress and stage director, a pioneer in the theatrical world. |
4 | 1992 | Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer known internationally for her role in the 1930 film ‘The Blue Angel’. |
5 | 2007 | Lesley Blanch is an English writer, historian and traveller best known for her books ‘Nine Tigers’ and ‘The Sabers of Paradise’. |
Famous birthday on this day
S. NO | Year of Birth | Personality |
first | 1856 | Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. His theories and ideas revolutionized the field of psychology. |
2 | 1961 | George Clooney is an American actor, director and philanthropist best known for playing Dr Doug Ross on the hit television series ‘ER’. |
3 | 1964 | Vindu Dara Singh is an Indian actor, television personality and wrestler best known for his comedic role in the TV series ‘Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai. |
4 | 1985 | Chris Paul is an American professional basketball player who is known for his exceptional leadership skills, on-court vision and ability to play the ball. |
5 | in the year 2002 | Emily Alyn Lind is an American actress best known for her roles in the TV series ‘Code Black’ and ‘All My Children’. |
Conclusion
So here are the main events happening on May 6. We come across such articles every day. Keep reading to stay updated.
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What happened on this day in history (May 6)?
The Mughal Emperor Babur defeated the Afghans and Bengalis at the Battle of Gogra, Johan Mauritius resigned as governor of Brazil, James Gordon Bennett published the first issue of the New York Herald, etc.
Which celebrity was born on this date (May 6)?
Sigmund Freud, George Clooney, Vindu Dara Singh and many other famous personalities were born on this day.
What sporting events happened today?
Maureen Wilton ran a world-record women’s marathon and Seattle Mariners Gaylord Perry became the 15th pitcher to win 300 or more games.
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