April 6 in history
Events on April 6
Notable events that happened on April 6 in past years.
- 2026
The crew of Artemis II makes the first crewed circumlunar flight since Apollo 17 in 1972, returning humanity to the Moon's vicinity and breaking Apollo 13's record by ~4,000 miles as the furthest crewed spaceflight.
Wikipedia article: Artemis II - 2011
In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, over 193 victims of Los Zetas were exhumed from several mass graves.
Wikipedia article: San Fernando, Tamaulipas - 2004
Rolandas Paksas becomes the first president of Lithuania to be peacefully removed from office by impeachment.
Wikipedia article: Rolandas Paksas - 1992
The Bosnian War begins.
Wikipedia article: Bosnian War - 1974
The first California Jam festival takes place at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California. Co-headlined by Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The festival set what were then records for the loudest amplification system ever installed, the highest paid attendance, and highest gross in history.
Wikipedia article: California Jam - 1968
In the downtown district of Richmond, Indiana, a double explosion kills 41 and injures 150.
Wikipedia article: Richmond, Indiana - 1957
The flag carrier airline of Greece for decades, Olympic Airways, is founded by Aristotle Onassis following the acquisition of "TAE - Greek National Airlines".
Wikipedia article: Greece - 1941
World War II: Nazi Germany launches Operation 25 (the invasion of Kingdom of Yugoslavia) and Operation Marita (the invasion of Greece).
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1926
Varney Airlines makes its first commercial flight (Varney is the root company of United Airlines).
Wikipedia article: Varney Air Lines - 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.
Wikipedia article: Robert Peary - 1860
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, later renamed Community of Christ, is organized by Joseph Smith III and others at Amboy, Illinois.
Wikipedia article: Community of Christ - 1812
British forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington assault the fortress of Badajoz. This would be the turning point in the Peninsular War against Napoleon-led France.
Wikipedia article: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - 1782
King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) of Siam (modern day Thailand) establishes the Chakri dynasty.
Wikipedia article: Rama I - 1453
Mehmed II begins his siege of Constantinople. The city falls on May 29 and is renamed Istanbul.
- 46 BC
Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Younger) at the Battle of Thapsus.
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