What Happened on February 6?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 6
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 6, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
American Civil War
Year:
1862
American Civil War: Forces under the command of Ulysses S. Grant and Andrew H. Foote give the Union its first victory of the war, capturing Fort Henry, Tennessee in the Battle of Fort Henry.
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Bushfires in Australia
Year:
1851
The largest Australian bushfires in a populous region in recorded history take place in the state of Victoria.
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Minstrel show
Year:
1843
The first minstrel show in the United States, The Virginia Minstrels, opens (Bowery Amphitheatre in New York City).
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Treaty of Waitangi
Year:
1840
Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony.
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Municipalities of Finland
Year:
1865
The municipal administration of Finland is established.
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Spanish–American War
Year:
1899
Spanish–American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate.
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Washington Naval Treaty
Year:
1922
The Washington Naval Treaty is signed in Washington, D.C., limiting the naval armaments of United States, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy.
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Seattle General Strike
Year:
1919
The five-day Seattle General Strike begins, as more than 65,000 workers in the city of Seattle, Washington, walk off the job.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 6
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 6, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Edward Lansdale
Year of birth:
1908
Edward Lansdale, American general and CIA agent (died 1987)
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Amintore Fanfani
Year of birth:
1908
Amintore Fanfani, Italian journalist and politician, 32nd Prime Minister of Italy (died 1999)
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Michael Maltese
Year of birth:
1908
Michael Maltese, American actor, screenwriter, and composer (died 1981)
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Władysław Gomułka
Year of birth:
1905
Władysław Gomułka, Polish politician (died 1982)
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Claudio Arrau
Year of birth:
1903
Claudio Arrau, Chilean pianist and composer (died 1991)
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Jan Werich
Year of birth:
1905
Jan Werich, Czech actor and playwright (died 1980)
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Geo Bogza
Year of birth:
1908
Geo Bogza, Romanian poet and journalist (died 1993)
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Carlos Marcello
Year of birth:
1910
Carlos Marcello, Tunisian-American gangster (died 1993)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 6
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 6, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Jaan Soots
Year of death:
1942
Jaan Soots, Estonian general and politician, 7th Estonian Minister of War (born 1880)
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Marianne von Werefkin
Year of death:
1938
Marianne von Werefkin, Russian-Swiss painter (born 1860)
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Gabby Street
Year of death:
1951
Gabby Street, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1882)
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George VI
Year of death:
1952
George VI of the United Kingdom (born 1895)
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Frank Swift
Year of death:
1958
victims of the Munich air disaster
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Tommy Taylor
Year of death:
1958
victims of the Munich air disaster
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John Earle (Australian politician)
Year of death:
1932
John Earle, Australian politician, 22nd Premier of Tasmania (born 1865)
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Motilal Nehru
Year of death:
1931
Motilal Nehru, Indian lawyer and politician, President of the Indian National Congress (born 1861)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 6
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 6 around the world.
February 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Vedast
Christian feast day: Vedastus
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Ronald Reagan Day
Ronald Reagan Day (California, United States)
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Sámi National Day
Sami National Day (Russia, Finland, Norway and Sweden)
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Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day, celebrates the founding of New Zealand in 1840.
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Relindis of Maaseik
Christian feast day: Relindis (Renule) of Maaseik
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Paul Miki
Christian feast day: Paul Miki and Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan
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Dorothea of Caesarea
Christian feast day: Dorothea of Caesarea
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