April 6 in History

Defeated by Stilicho & forced to leave Italy

Flees to France refusing to pay homage to Stephens son Eustace as heir to the throne

Killed in a minor skirmish at Chalus Castle in the Limousin by a mercenary crossbowman

Killed in a minor skirmish at Chalus Castle in the Limousin by a mercenary crossbowman

From 1203 to 1212, is a hostage at the court of King John as a guarantee of his fathers behaviour

Louis IX surrenders to a eunuch named al-Salihi after he was promised he would not be killed and together with his two brothers Charles dAnjou and Alphonse de Poitiers is taken to Al Mansurah where he is imprisoned in the House of Ibrahim

Louis IX surrenders to a eunuch named al-Salihi after he was promised he would not be killed and together with his two brothers Charles dAnjou and Alphonse de Poitiers is taken to Al Mansurah where he is imprisoned in the House of Ibrahim

Turanshah captures Louis IX at the Battle of Fariskur

Turanshah captures Louis IX at the Battle of Fariskur

Symbolic of the Scottish constitution in the 17th Century

Symbolic of the Scottish constitution in the 17th Century. Declares Scottish independence. Addressed to the Pope to lift the excommunication from Robert I the Bruce

Under the Treaty of Northampton Edward III recognizes Scottish independence

Under the Treaty of Northampton the English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll

Under the Treaty of Northampton the English agree to return the Stone of Scone & surrender the Ragman Roll. Ratifies Robert the Bruces right to the Scottish throne. Provides for marriage between Edward's sister Joan & Bruces son David. Edward III recognizes Roberts victory in the Scottish War of Independence

The Council of the Kingdom (the Portuguese Cortes) meets in Coimbra and declares John, then Master of Aviz, King of Portugal

Parliament authorises the revised prayer book and strengthens legal requirements for uniform Protestant worship.

Guise joins Montmorency and Saint Andre in a Catholic triumvirate

Guise forms a Catholic triumvirate with Montmorency and Saint Andre

Montmorency joins Guise and Saint Andre in a Catholic triumvirate

Saint Andre joins the Catholic triumvirate opposing Protestant concessions

The Catholic triumvirate organizes opposition to concessions for French Protestants

Hanged at Trim on Easter eve while protesting his innocence

Begins war against the Dutch Republic.

Louis concludes an alliance linking Savoy to the Bourbon war effort.

Victor Amadeus joins the Franco-Spanish alliance and promises military support.

Returned as Member of Parliament for Yorkshire at the age of twenty-four

Georges Jacques Danton helped form the committee of public safety which assumes dictatorial powers.

Helps form the committee of public safety which assumes dictatorial powers

The Committee of Public Safety is formed based upon Isnards proposal

The Committee of Public Safety is formed based upon Isnards proposal.

Helps form the committee of public safety which assumes dictatorial powers

The Committee of Public Safety is formed based upon Isnards proposal

Captures the Spanish city of Assaye, 250 miles south west of Madrid

The defenders of Badajoz surrender, Wellington has lost 5,000 during the siege

Forced to abdicate for the 1st time by the army

Appointed President of the Diet

Participates in formally organizing the Church of Christ.

Organizes the Church of Christ, later known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

War begins when Sauks under Black Hawk recross the Mississippi & retake ceded land

Appointed Poet Laureate

Rejects British complaints after Russian batteries fire during the flag-of-truce incident at Odessa.

Sends a boat under a flag of truce into Odessa, where Russian fire triggers a diplomatic and naval confrontation.

Informs Liverpool the Government is staking its life on the Franchise Bill

Informs Liverpool the Government is staking its life on the Franchise Bill

Fisher takes command of HMS Excellent, strengthening his association with naval gunnery and technical training.

Becomes the 1st person to reach the North Pole

Defends cooperation with the Provisional Government.

Signs the declaration of war against Germany

Declares war on Germany after approval by the Senate & House of Representatives. Declares war as an "associated power" giving the US independence from France & Britain

The USPD was founded at a conference in Gotha, with Hugo Haase as the party's first chairman

The USPD was founded at a conference in Gotha, with Hugo Haase as the party's first chairman

Welcomes American entry into the war as a major reinforcement of the Allied coalition.

Counters the Red Cross efforts to stop the French use of chemical weapons

Counters the Red Cross efforts to stop the French use of chemical weapons

Signs an agreement with Britain creating a temporary Pact of mutual assistance

Zog refuses to accept the full Italian ultimatum before the invasion

Commands the destroyer group carrying Dietl's troops to Narvik.

Embarks mountain troops on destroyers bound for Narvik.

For 3 days Belgrade ie ceaslesly bombed, it is razed to the ground killing 17,000

Starting on April 6, 1941, Axis armies invaded from all sides and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) bombed Belgrade. Luftflotte Four of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), with a strength of seven Combat Formations (Kampfgruppen) had been committed to the campaign in the Balkans

After the unexpected March 27 coup against the Yugoslav Government, orders for the future campaign in Yugoslavia are drafted, as well as changes to the plan for the attack on Greece

General Cunningham, commander of allied forces in East Africa, enters Addis Ababa

General Cunningham, commander of allied forces in East Africa, enters Addis Ababa

The German & Italian Armies take up their positions for the invasion of Yugoslavia & Greece. After the unexpected March 27 coup against the Yugoslav Government, orders for the future campaign in Yugoslavia are drafted, as well as changes to the plan for the attack on Greece

Begins the invasion of Greece

Operation Marita begins as German forces invade Greece through Bulgaria, intervening after the failure of the Italian campaign.

Hitler gives the order for the Axis powers to invade Yugoslavia. After the unexpected March 27 coup against the Yugoslav Government, orders for the future campaign in Yugoslavia are drafted, as well as changes to the plan for the attack on Greece

Starting on April 6, 1941, Axis armies invaded from all sides and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) bombed Belgrade. Launched to secure Geramanys Balkan flank for Operation Barbarossa. Hitler, infuriated at Yugoslavias defiance, ordered the implementation of Operation Punishment (Unternehmen Strafgericht).

The German & Italian Armies take up their positions for the invasion of Yugoslavia & Greece. The German Army falls on Yugoslavia & Greece in overwhelming strength.

The hostilities by Germany commence when Belgrade is bombed

Starting on April 6, 1941, Axis armies invaded from all sides and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) bombed Belgrade. Luftflotte Four of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), with a strength of seven Combat Formations (Kampfgruppen) had been committed to the campaign in the Balkans

After the unexpected March 27 coup against the Yugoslav Government, orders for the future campaign in Yugoslavia are drafted, as well as changes to the plan for the attack on Greece

German forces launch Operation Marita through Bulgaria against Greece, transforming the Balkan campaign.

Jodl's OKW staff coordinates high-level operations as German forces invade Yugoslavia and Greece.

Hitler, infuriated at Yugoslavias defiance, ordered the implementation of Operation Punishment (Unternehmen Strafgericht)

General Cunningham, commander of allied forces in East Africa, enters Addis Ababa

The bombing of U-boat bases is removed from the priority list

Eighth Army breaks the Wadi Akarit position and continues north toward the remaining Axis bridgehead.

Appointed Commander Army Group South by Hitler in the Fuhrer Bunker

Appointed Commander Army Group South by Hitler in the Fuhrer Bunker

Appointed Commander Army Group South by Hitler in the Fuhrer Bunker

Appointed Commander Army Group South by Hitler in the Fuhrer Bunker

Komura commands the destroyer screen accompanying Yamato and Yahagi on Operation Ten-Go.

Ugaki directs massed naval kamikaze operations as the first Kikusui attack strikes American forces off Okinawa.

Ito leads Yamato and its escorts from Tokuyama on the one-way Operation Ten-Go sortie toward Okinawa.

Hara commands light cruiser Yahagi as it accompanies Yamato during Operation Ten-Go.

Aruga commands battleship Yamato as it sails with the Surface Special Attack Force toward Okinawa.

Succeeds Winston Churchill as Prime Minister.

Succeeds Churchill as Prime Minister

Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term

Government restores enforcement of pass laws after temporary suspension.

Pass controls resume during the post-Sharpeville emergency.

Jaggars-Chiles-Stovall dismissed Lee for inadequate work and difficulty getting along with fellow employees.

The United States signs the Polaris Sales Agreement with Britain to supply Polaris missile systems

The Polaris Sales Agreement is signed to implement the Nassau understanding between Britain and the United States

Callaghan announces corporation tax as a separate charge on company profits.

Healey announces cancellation of the TSR-2 strike aircraft programme.

Healey announces the cancellation of the costly TSR-2 strike and reconnaissance aircraft programme.

Pink Floyd announce that Barrett has left the band

A statement is issued to the press announcing that Syd has left the band

After the dissolution of Mythology, Ward and Iommi, along with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, found a new band, the Polka Tulk Blues Band, later called Earth and finally renamed Black Sabbath

Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band.

Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band

Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band

Frees Lt William Calley after his conviction of killing civilians at My Lai

The Rolling Stones launch their own label with the release of Brown Sugar.

Appointed President of Turkey, acting

Healey presents a Budget linking tax reductions to agreement on a further round of wage restraint.

Begins Led Zeppelin's difficult 1977 North American tour.

Appointed President of Turkey

Advises the War Cabinet on military strategy.

Becomes Foreign Secretary after Carrington resigns.

The British Government sets up a War Cabinet to provide day-to-day political oversight of the campaign

Creates a small War Cabinet for daily campaign control.

Directs The NeverEnding Story.

Roger Waters lawyers issue a statement that Roger believes himself to be the creative driving force behind Pink Floyd and therefore he will contest the use of the name by anyone else

Abolition of the National Dock Labour Scheme announced

War breaks out between the Bosnian Government and local Serbs, who start 1992-1995 siege of capital Sarajevo

War breaks out between the Bosnian Government and local Serbs, who start 1992-1995 siege of capital Sarajevo

War breaks out between the Bosnian Government and local Serbs, who start 1992-1995 siege of capital Sarajevo

Chea Sim becomes President of the Council of State after Heng Samrin

Bosnia is recognized by the United Nations as an independent state

The republic's independence is recognized by the European Community

Leads Bosnia and Herzegovina as international recognition is announced.

Faces widening conflict after Bosnia and Herzegovina gains recognition.

Heng Samrin's head of state role ends as Chea Sim takes over

Bosnia is recognized by the United Nations as an independent state

The national conference resumes and asserts authority over the political transition.

A car rigged with explosives detonates next to a bus in Afula, Israel. 8 Israelis are killed and 45 wounded in Hamass 1st car bombing

Participates in meetings shaping the extremist response to the crash.

A car rigged with explosives detonates next to a bus in Afula, Israel. 8 Israelis are killed and 45 wounded in Hamass 1st car bombing

Dies aboard Habyarimana's aircraft near Kigali.

Emerges as a senior military authority after Habyarimana's death.

Dies when his aircraft is shot down near Kigali airport.

Mansun's One EP enters the UK Top Forty during the band's breakthrough year.

You've Got It Bad becomes a UK Top Ten single during Ocean Colour Scene's breakthrough year.

Parliament authorises compulsory acquisition of agricultural land without government compensation.

The amendment changes compensation obligations for compulsorily acquired agricultural land.

Shevardnadze wins re-election with some 82% of the vote

Submits the organizational plan for UNMOVIC.

Defines structures for inspection, analysis, training and verification.

Parliament completes an extensive consensual revision of constitutional rights and institutions.

Kharrazi meets Turkish officials to discuss the war & the Kurdish enclave in Iraq

Kharrazi meets Turkish officials to discuss the war & the Kurdish enclave in Iraq

Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.

Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.

General election outcome recorded for James Gordon Brown: Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.

Government context for this general election: Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.

Aung San Suu Kyi becomes State Counsellor and de facto head of government

Urges Ireland to support stronger sanctions and help rebuild Ukraine after Russian attacks.

Sarah Tucker is sworn in as Governor of Montserrat

Gives birth to William Marshal, 2nd Earl of Pembroke

Birth of Alexander John Charles, 6th child of Edward & Princess Alexandria

Feodor Lynen is born in Munich.

The future Nobel-winning biochemist is born in Bavaria.

Birth of Alfredo Ovando Candia

Birth of Alexander Butterfield

Birth of Ian Richard Kyle Paisley

In Brittany with Richards nephew Arthur of Brittany when he hears of Richards death

Death of Richard I the Lionheart, assassinated during his siege of Chalus. Death of Richard I the Lionheart, assassinated

Death of William Marshall, 1st Earl of Pembroke

The crash kills both the Rwandan and Burundian presidents.

Death of Juvenal Habyarimana

His death triggers the final collapse of the peace process.

Alaric I is defeated by Stilicho who retreats to Tuscany & agrees to leave Italy

Alaric I is defeated by Stilicho who retreats to Tuscany & agrees to leave Italy

Philip plays off Prince Arthur of Brittanny against John Lackland

This record states: Imprisoned in the House of Ibrahim.

This record states: Louis IX surrenders to a eunuch named al-Salihi after he was promised he would not be killed and together with his two brothers Charles dAnjou and Alphonse de Poitiers is taken to Al Mansurah where he is.

This record states: The Egyptian forces rout Louis IXs Crusade force.

This record states: With the full support of Pope Innocent IV during the First Council of Lyon, King Louis IX of France accompanied by his brothers Charles dAnjou and Robert dArtois launches the 7th Crusade against Egypt.

The Egyptian forces rout Louis IXs Crusade force. Louis IX surrenders to a eunuch named al-Salihi after he was promised he would not be killed and together with his two brothers Charles dAnjou and Alphonse de Poitiers is taken to Al Mansurah where he is imprisoned in the House of Ibrahim. Fought between the Crusaders led by Louis IX King of France and Egyptian forces led by Turanshah

An indecisive battle

Leads the Eighth Armys to victory at Wadi Akarit

Defeats Rommel in the Wadu Akarit in Tunisia

During the two week escape, Hubes men had destroyed 357 tanks, 42 assault guns and 280 artillery pieces, as well as causing severe casualties to the enemys attacking forces

In over two weeks of heavy combat, during horrid weather and with few supplies, the 1st Panzer Army had managed to escape encirclement while suffering only moderate casualties.

The advanced guards of both the northern and southern columns had reached the Strypa River, and on the 6th, near the town of Buczacz, they linked up with the probing reconnaissance elements of Haussers SS Divisions.

The quick thinking of Manstein, and the operational planning and skill of Hube had resulted in the 200,000 troops of the Army escaping the fate of Stalingrad.

The quick thinking of Manstein, and the operational planning and skill of Hube had resulted in the 200,000 troops of the Army escaping the fate of Stalingrad