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ÉVéNEMENTS DU 6 AVRIL

Découvrez les événements historiques les plus importants qui se sont déroulés le 6 Avril et qui ont marqué le monde.

Robert Peary

Année: 1909

Robert Peary and Matthew Henson become the first people to reach the North Pole; Peary's claim has been disputed because of failings in his navigational ability.

Battle of Deçiq

Année: 1911

During the Battle of Deçiq, Dedë Gjon Luli Dedvukaj, leader of the Malësori Albanians, raises the Albanian flag in the town of Tuzi, Montenegro, for the first time after George Kastrioti (Skanderbeg).

Athens

Année: 1896

In Athens, the opening of the first modern Olympic Games is celebrated, 1,500 years after the original games are banned by Roman emperor Theodosius I.

Grand Army of the Republic

Année: 1866

The Grand Army of the Republic, an American patriotic organization composed of Union veterans of the American Civil War, is founded. It lasts until 1956.

American Civil War

Année: 1862

American Civil War: The Battle of Shiloh begins: In Tennessee, forces under Union General Ulysses S. Grant meet Confederate troops led by General Albert Sidney Johnston.

Battle of Sailor's Creek

Année: 1865

American Civil War: The Battle of Sailor's Creek: Confederate General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia fights and loses its last major battle while in retreat from Richmond, Virginia, during the Appomattox Campaign.

World War I

Année: 1917

World War I: The United States declares war on Germany.

Finnish Civil War

Année: 1918

Finnish Civil War: The battle of Tampere ends.

NAISSANCES DU 6 AVRIL

Découvrez les personnalnalités célèbres nées le 6 Avril, notamment des leaders, artistes, scientifiques et icônes culturelles.

Connie Broden

Année de naissance: 1932

Connie Broden, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2013)

Tom C. Korologos

Année de naissance: 1933

Tom C. Korologos, American journalist and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Belgium (died 2024)

Helmut Griem

Année de naissance: 1932

Helmut Griem, German actor and director (died 2004)

Ram Dass

Année de naissance: 1931

Ram Dass, American author and educator (died 2019)

Willis Hall

Année de naissance: 1929

Willis Hall, English playwright and author (died 2005)

Ivan Dixon

Année de naissance: 1931

Ivan Dixon, American actor, director, and producer (died 2008)

Guy Peellaert

Année de naissance: 1934

Guy Peellaert, Belgian painter, illustrator, and photographer (died 2008)

Anton Geesink

Année de naissance: 1934

Anton Geesink, Dutch martial artist and wrestler (died 2010)

DéCèS DU 6 AVRIL

Souvenez-vous des personnalités marquantes décédées le 6 Avril et de leur héritage durable.

William Edward Forster

Année de décès: 1886

William Edward Forster, English businessman, philanthropist, and politician, Chief Secretary for Ireland (born 1818)

Benjamin Wright Raymond

Année de décès: 1883

Benjamin Wright Raymond, American merchant and politician, 3rd Mayor of Chicago (born 1801)

Alvan Wentworth Chapman

Année de décès: 1899

Alvan Wentworth Chapman, American physician and botanist (born 1809)

Alexander Kielland

Année de décès: 1906

Alexander Kielland, Norwegian author, playwright, and politician, 6th County Governor of Møre og Romsdal (born 1849)

Florence Van Leer Earle Coates

Année de décès: 1927

Florence Earle Coates, American poet (born 1850)

Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore

Année de décès: 1913

Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore (born 1835)

Albert Sidney Johnston

Année de décès: 1862

Albert Sidney Johnston, American general (born 1803)

James Kirke Paulding

Année de décès: 1860

James Kirke Paulding, American author and politician, 11th United States Secretary of the Navy (born 1778)

JOURS FéRIéS DU 6 AVRIL

Découvrez les fêtes, commémorations et célébrations spéciales ayant lieu le 6 Avril dans le monde entier.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Tartan Day

Tartan Day (United States & Canada)

Waltzing Matilda

Waltzing Matilda Day (Australia)

Asexuality

International Asexuality Day

Pope Sixtus I

Christian feast day: Pope Sixtus I

April 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: April 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Brychan

Christian feast day: Brychan

Albrecht Dürer

Christian feast day: Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach (Lutheran Church).

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