What Happened on May 6?
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EVENTS ON MAY 6
Explore the most important historical events that happened on May 6, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Thomas Henry Burke (civil servant)
Year:
1882
Thomas Henry Burke and Lord Frederick Cavendish are stabbed to death by Fenian assassins in Phoenix Park, Dublin.
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Eiffel Tower
Year:
1889
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.
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United States Congress
Year:
1882
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act.
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Crazy Horse
Year:
1877
Chief Crazy Horse of the Oglala Lakota surrenders to United States troops in Nebraska.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: Arkansas secedes from the Union.
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Battle of Chancellorsville
Year:
1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Chancellorsville ends with a major defeat of the Union's Army of the Potomac under Joseph Hooker by the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee.
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Gorkhapatra
Year:
1901
The first issue of Gorkhapatra, the oldest still running state-owned Nepali newspaper was published.
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Russian Constitution of 1906
Year:
1906
The Russian Constitution of 1906 is adopted (on April 23 by the Julian calendar).
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BIRTHS ON MAY 6
Discover famous people and historical figures born on May 6, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Catherine Lacey
Year of birth:
1904
Catherine Lacey, English actress (died 1979)
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Harry Martinson
Year of birth:
1904
Harry Martinson, Swedish novelist, essayist, and poet Nobel Prize laureate (died 1978)
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Toots Shor
Year of birth:
1903
Toots Shor, American businessman, founded Toots Shor's Restaurant (died 1977)
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Moshé Feldenkrais
Year of birth:
1904
Moshé Feldenkrais, Ukrainian-Israeli physicist and academic (died 1984)
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André Weil
Year of birth:
1906
André Weil, French mathematician and academic (died 1998)
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Guy des Cars
Year of birth:
1911
Guy des Cars, French journalist and author (died 1993)
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Weeb Ewbank
Year of birth:
1907
Weeb Ewbank, American football player and coach (died 1998)
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Max Ophüls
Year of birth:
1902
Max Ophüls, German-American director and screenwriter (died 1957)
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DEATHS ON MAY 6
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on May 6, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Maria Dulęba
Year of death:
1959
Maria Dulęba, Polish actress (born 1881)
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Lucian Blaga
Year of death:
1961
Lucian Blaga, Romanian poet, playwright, and philosopher (born 1895)
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Monty Woolley
Year of death:
1963
Monty Woolley, American raconteur, actor, and director (born 1888)
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Ted Weems
Year of death:
1963
Ted Weems, American violinist, trombonist, and bandleader (born 1901)
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Maria Montessori
Year of death:
1952
Maria Montessori, Italian-Dutch physician and educator (born 1870)
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Élie Cartan
Year of death:
1951
Élie Cartan, French mathematician and physicist (born 1869)
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L. Frank Baum
Year of death:
1919
L. Frank Baum, American novelist (born 1856)
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Konstantin Somov
Year of death:
1939
Konstantin Somov, Russian-French painter and illustrator (born 1869)
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HOLIDAYS ON MAY 6
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on May 6 around the world.
George's Day in Spring
Christian feast day: St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Yuri's Day in the Spring (Russian Orthodox Church)
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George's Day in Spring
Christian feast day: St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Đurđevdan (Gorani, Roma)
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John the Apostle
Christian feast day: St John before the Latin Gate
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May 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: May 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Hıdırellez
The first day of Hıdırellez (Turkey)
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Azulejo
National Azulejo Day (Portugal)
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Dominic Savio
Christian feast day: Dominic Savio
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Armed Forces Day
Christian feast day: St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Day of Bravery, also known as Gergyovden (Bulgaria)
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