History of May 6: Key national & international events that you should know

What happened on this day. From global event to events in literature

Events in the past have shaped the world as it is now. As we all know that thousands of things that happened in the past and remembering all of them for any purpose is simply not possible. However, there are events that are necessary to remember for a specific purpose like competitive exams. Following are some of the events which you need to note down if you are preparing for any competitive exam

Leela Samson

Born on May 6, 1951, Leela Samson is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, instructor and writer from India. She is known for her technical virtuosity. She has taught Bharatanatyam at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra in Delhi for many years.

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Asawari Josh

Born 6 May 1965 Asawari Joshi is an Indian actress. Apart from Bollywood, she has acted in many Marathi language films and serials. in Om Shanti Om, She has played the role of Lovely Kapoor.

1527

German soldiers start sacking Rome. Thousands were killed, libraries were destroyed and captured the Pope.

1529

In the battle of Ghaghra, India Babur defeats the Afghan chiefs.

English Channel tunnel opens

The rail tunnel under the English Channel was officially opened. It was connecting Britain and the European mainland for the first time since the Ice Age. A ceremony presided by England’s Queen Elizabeth II and French President Francois Mitterrand was organized. It is the world’s longest underwater tunnel 23 miles long. The American Society of Civil Engineers identified the tunnel as one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1996.

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1942 American Forces surrendered in the Philippines

The U.S. troops in the Philippines surrendered to the Japanese. U.S. Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright surrenders all his troops. After the Japanese victory at Bataan, the island of Corregidor remained the last Allied stronghold.

1960 Civil Rights act signed

On May 6, 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960.

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