Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent
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February 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 157 World History Database records for February 6, spanning 685 to 2024. Recorded topics include Succession; Massacre; Wyatt Rebellion.
Total: 157Events: 135Births: 10Deaths: 7Battles: 5Countries: 20
Events on February 6
Massacre
Before going away to the Crusades many rise up against the Jews
Wyatt Rebellion
Crosses the Thames at Kingston after failing to enter by Southwark.
Marriage Petition
Gargrave presents Commons petition urging Elizabeth to marry and provide an heir
Marriage Petition
Meets Elizabeth I & presents a petition requesting the Queen marry & provide an heir
Petition
Meets Elizabeth I & presents a petition requesting the Queen marry & provide an heir
Parliament
Refuses to grant funds without redress of grievances
Treaty of La Rochelle
Huguenot rebels and the French signed the Peace of La Rochelle
Succession
Death of Charles II, Annes father succeeds him as King, she is 2nd to the throne
Succession
Succeeds as King of England & Ireland, 2nd son of Charles I
Abdication Resolution
The Convention resolves that James II has abdicated, clearing the constitutional path for William III of Orange and Mary to receive the crown.
Treaty of Partition
Joseph Ferdinand dies of smallpox, making the First Partition Treaty impossible to enforce.
Alliance United States and France
An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations
Independence of United States of America
The Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country by France
Treaty of Amity
An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations
Treaty of Amity
Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French
Treaty of Amity
Along with its sister document the Treaty of Alliance, one two treaties signed on February 6, 1778 in Paris, France between the United States and France establishing a commercial alliance between these two nations
Treaty of Amity
An informal alliance between the United States and France during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Amity recognizes the United States as an independent country, and promotes trade between the two nations.
Treaty of Amity
Mutual protection of all vessels and cargo when in US or French jurisdiction. Mutual Most Favored Nation status between France & the USA with regard to commerce and navigation.
Treaty of Amity
The Franco-American Treaty of Amity & Commerce & Treaty of Alliance is signed in Paris. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French.
Treaty of Amity
Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane & Arthur Lea on behalf of the Americans with the French
Execution
Executed after demanding rights for free people of color
Captain
Appointed Capitaine en Second
Appointment as Prime Minister
Spyridon Trikoupis is appointed Prime Minister during the Bavarian regency.
Arrival of King Otto
Otto arrives in Greece and the Bavarian regency begins governing in his name.
Bavarian Regency Begins
Armansperg becomes the leading member of the council governing for the minor king.
First Kingdom Government Formed
Trikoupis forms the first ministry of the newly established Kingdom of Greece.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 1st term
Capture of Dannevirke
The loss of the Dannevirke without a fight which had played a big role in Danish national mythology causes a shock in Denmark and de Meza has to resign from the supreme command
Capture of Flensburg
The Austrians under Ludwig Karl Wilhelm von Gablenz marched north from Flensburg
Federation Francaise de Cyclisme
The Union Velocipedique Francaise (UVF), predecessor of the FFC, is founded in the Cafe Le Marengo by delegates of ten cycling clubs who decide to create a national championship race of 10 km. The first president is Parisian Paul Devilliers
Armament
Says to the Reichstag, "We Germans fear God & nothing else on Earth". Introduces a measure to increase the army reserve to 3 1/4 of a million
Labour Leadership Election
Is elected leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party.
Parliamentary Labour Party Leadership
Succeeds George Barnes as Labour's principal Commons spokesman.
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party, 2nd term
Operations on the Ancre
German forces begin abandoning exposed positions on the Ancre front under British pressure.
Operations on the Ancre
German forces withdraw from exposed positions on the Ancre front.
Representation of the People Act Welcomed
Welcomes legislation expanding the electorate while the war continues.
Independence of China
Respects the territory of China, a formal endorsement of the "Open Door" policy
Independence of United States of America
Respects the territory of China, a formal endorsement of the "Open Door" policy
Legislation
Provides for a 10 year moratorium on building large vessels
Respects the territory of China, a formal endorsement of the Open Door
Respects the territory of China, a formal endorsement of the "Open Door" policy
Rule of Aleutian Islands
The Washington Disarmament Conference comes to an end with the signature of a final Treaty forbidding fortification of the Aleutian Islands for 14 years
Washington Naval Treaty
US, British, Japanese, French & Italian ships remain 5.5, 3, 1.75 & 1.75. The Washington Disarmament Conference comes to an end with the signature of a final Treaty forbidding fortification of the Aleutian Islands for 14 years. The US, Britain, France & Japan agree to the naval status quo. Signed by the US, Britain, Japan, France & Italy. Signed at the Washington Conference
Afrika Korps
The OKW issues instructions for the Afrika Korps to defend North Africa
Invasion of Africa
German troops under Rommel are sent to assist the Italians in North Africa
Sunflower
The OKW issues instructions for the Afrika Korps to defend North Africa
Chequers Frontier Talks
Churchill presses Mikolajczyk at Chequers to recognize that the Riga frontier must change and that the Curzon Line should guide negotiations.
Population Transfer Proposal
Eden explains Soviet assurances that Poles east of the proposed frontier and Ukrainians west of it could transfer across a Curzon-based settlement.
Rejects Immediate Curzon Acceptance
Mikolajczyk argues that Poland cannot immediately accept the Curzon Line and proposes postponing the final frontier until after hostilities.
Combined Chiefs End-of-War Planning
Joins military planning on occupation zones, strategic bombing liaison and estimates for the end of the German war.
Defends Curzon Line
Stalin argues that the Curzon Line was devised by non-Russian Allied statesmen on ethnographic grounds and says he cannot retreat substantially from it.
Discusses Air Bases for Eastern Operations
Participates in staff talks on airfields, strategic bombing and operational liaison with Soviet forces.
Dismemberment Referral Discussion
Discusses referring the question of German dismemberment to the European Advisory Commission.
Luncheon Consultation with Churchill
Meets Churchill privately for lunch as negotiations over Germany, Poland and the United Nations continue.
Presents Security Council Voting Position
Presents the American position on voting procedure in the proposed United Nations Security Council.
Reaffirms Curzon Support
Churchill states that Britain has consistently supported the Curzon Line, including leaving Lwow to the Soviet Union, while requesting a gesture toward Poland.
Supports Curzon Line in General
Roosevelt tells Stalin at Yalta that he generally favours the Curzon Line but asks whether Poland might retain Lwow or nearby oil-producing territory.
Third Plenary Polish Government Debate
Participates in the third plenary debate over Poland's government and future boundaries.
Third Plenary United Nations Debate
Leads discussion of the American Security Council voting formula during the third plenary meeting.
Tripartite Bomb-Line Coordination
Discusses bomb-line arrangements and coordination between Western and Soviet forces advancing into Germany.
Council of Accession
Attends the Accession Council which proclaims Queen Elizabeth II
Head of State Begins
Elizabeth II becomes monarch and head of state for Montserrat
Succession
Attends the Accession Council which proclaims Queen Elizabeth II
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Great Britain, Succeeds George II after his death. Both Houses of Parliament take the oath of allegiance to Elizabeth II
Munich Air Disaster
Man Utd chartered an aeroplane to fly them home from their European Cup match against the Yugoslavian team Red Star Belgrade, which ended in a 3-3 draw (United won the tie 5-4 on aggregate)
Munich Air Disaster
Matt Busby is seriously injured and had to stay in hospital for some time after the crash, and is read his last rites twice.
Munich Air Disaster
Seven of Manchester United's players die immediately, and Duncan Edwards dies from his injuries on 21 February, 2 other players had to retire because of their injuries.
Munich Air Disaster
The British European Airways Flight 609 crashes on its 3rd attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at the Munich-Riem airport, 23 of the 44 passengers on board die including 8 of the "Busby Babes".
Munich Air Disaster
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport,[2] then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
Munich Air Disaster
There is speculation that the club would fold, but a threadbare United team completes the 1957-1958 season, with United's coach Jimmy Murphy standing in as manager.
Munich Air Disaster
Seven of Manchester Uniteds players die immediately, and Duncan Edward's dies from his injuries on 21 February, 2 other players had to retire because of their injuries
Munich Air Disaster
There is speculation that the club would fold, but a threadbare United team completes the 1957-1958 season, with Uniteds coach Jimmy Murphy standing in as manager
Munich Air Disaster
Although the crash was originally blamed on pilot error, it was subsequently found to have been caused by the build-up of slush towards the ends of the runway.
Munich Air Disaster
causing deceleration of the aircraft and preventing safe flying speed from being attained.
Munich Air Disaster
The take-off from Belgrade was delayed for an hour as the United player Johnny Berry had lost his passport,[2] then the plane made a scheduled stop in Munich to refuel.
JCS Favorable Strike Evaluation
Lemnitzer forwards the Joint Chiefs' favorable evaluation of the proposed exile strike plan to the CIA.
Hanoi Visit
Visits Hanoi during early US escalation and discusses aid with North Vietnamese leaders
Siege of Pleiku
Viet Cong guerrillas attack the U.S. compound at Pleiku in the Central Highlands, killing 8 Americans, wounding 126 & destroying 10 aircraft
Anti-Bolshevik Activity
Kerensky continues political activity connected with anti-bolshevik activity.
London Peace Effort
Meets Harold Wilson during British efforts to explore Vietnam peace diplomacy
Kosygin Peace Initiative
Meets Alexei Kosygin during an attempted Vietnam peace initiative
London Vietnam Talks
Discusses possible Vietnam peace moves with Harold Wilson in London
Visit to London
Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War
Visit to London
Kosygin visits Wilson in Britain to discuss the Vietnam War
Garrison Opening Statement
In his opening statement at Clay Shaw's trial, Garrison alleged that Shaw, Ferrie and Oswald had participated in meetings concerning a plan to assassinate President Kennedy.
Vietnamization
Forms joint US & Vietnam Armed Forces Joint General Staff. Adopts a policy of "Vietnamization", transfer burden of war from U.S. to ARVN
Apollo 14 ALSEP Antenna Realignment
Returns to the ALSEP site near the end of the second excursion and adjusts its antenna to improve communications with Earth.
Apollo 14 Antares Jettison
Closes out the lunar module transfer operations before Antares is separated from Kitty Hawk for its planned disposal impact on the Moon.
Apollo 14 Antares Liftoff
Leaves the lunar surface with Shepard aboard Antares after completing the Fra Mauro exploration.
Apollo 14 Antares Liftoff
Commands Antares as its ascent stage leaves Fra Mauro to rendezvous with Kitty Hawk.
Apollo 14 Antares Redocking
Pilots Kitty Hawk during rendezvous and docking with Antares after the lunar surface mission.
Apollo 14 Big Bertha Sample Collection
Collects the approximately nine-kilogram breccia later nicknamed Big Bertha near the edge of Cone Crater during the second lunar excursion.
Apollo 14 Closest Approach to Cone Crater Rim
Reaches the crew's closest approach to the Cone Crater rim before time and consumable limits require the astronauts to begin their return.
Apollo 14 Cone Crater Traverse Navigation
Uses traverse maps while moving through heavily cratered and undulating terrain as the crew attempts to reach the rim of Cone Crater.
Apollo 14 Core Drill Sample Collection
Collects a core sample during the second lunar traverse to preserve material from below the immediate surface for later scientific examination.
Apollo 14 Docking Probe Return for Analysis
Transfers the docking probe into Kitty Hawk so engineers can examine it after the difficulties experienced during the initial mission docking.
Apollo 14 Golf Shots
Hits two golf balls on the lunar surface near the end of Apollo 14 surface operations.
Apollo 14 Kitty Hawk Inspection Rotation
Commands Kitty Hawk through a full pitch rotation during rendezvous so Shepard and Mitchell can inspect the command and service module before docking.
Apollo 14 Lunar Portable Magnetometer Measurement
Uses the Lunar Portable Magnetometer during the Cone Crater traverse to measure the weak magnetic field present at the Fra Mauro site.
Apollo 14 Lunar Sample Transfer to Kitty Hawk
Transfers rock boxes, sample containers and other mission material from Antares into Kitty Hawk after the lunar module rejoins the command module.
Apollo 14 MET Loading for Cone Crater Traverse
Loads photographic equipment, geological tools and sample bags onto the Modular Equipment Transporter before starting the second lunar traverse.
Apollo 14 Saddle Rock Sampling
Chips and documents a sample from Saddle Rock near the rim of Cone Crater during the mission's principal geological traverse.
Apollo 14 Second EVA
Explores toward Cone Crater with Shepard while collecting and documenting lunar samples.
Apollo 14 Second EVA
Explores toward Cone Crater with Mitchell during Apollo 14's second lunar excursion.
Apollo 14 Solar Wind Collector Retrieval
Rolls up the Solar Wind Composition foil after about twenty-one hours of exposure so the captured particles can be returned to Earth.
Apollo 14 Turtle Rock Sampling
Travels north of Antares near the end of the second excursion to collect material from the boulder formation nicknamed Turtle Rock.
Cone Crater Sampling
Collects rocks and soil near Cone Crater during Apollo 14’s second EVA.
Cone Crater Traverse
Travels with Mitchell toward Cone Crater while conducting geological observations and sample collection.
Impeachment
The House voted to authorized the Judiciary Committee to investigate grounds for impeaching president Nixon
Impeachment Inquiry Authorized
Leads the House Judiciary Committee after the House authorizes a formal investigation into whether grounds exist to impeach President Nixon.
Watergate
The House voted to authorized the Judiciary Committee to investigate grounds for impeaching president Nixon.
Constitution of Spain
500 Spanish civil servants sign a pro-democracy manifesto
Debut
Robson makes his full international debut, and his first appearance at Wembley, as England beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in a qualifier for that summers European Championships
Health of Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko
Russia announces that Chernenko is ill
RAF Molesworth
Makes and defends Government policy concerning RAF Molesworth.
Crisis
Announces increased compensation to farmers affected by BSE
USS Wisconsin Naval Gunfire
USS Wisconsin supports coalition forces by firing heavy naval guns at Iraqi targets.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador during the constitutional crisis
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Rambouillet Conference Opens
Presses Serbian and Kosovo Albanian delegations to accept a settlement.
Rambouillet Conference Opens
Leads the Kosovo Albanian delegation during the Rambouillet negotiations.
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Putin announces that federal forces had scored a major victory in Chechnya
Rule of Chechnya
Putin announces that federal forces had scored a major victory in Chechnya
Election
Right-wing Likud leader Ariel Sharon elected Prime Minister in Israel replacing Ehud Barak and promising "peace and security."
Election
Right-wing Likud leader Ariel Sharon elected Prime Minister in Israel replacing Ehud Barak and promising "peace and security"
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Economy of Great Britain
The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for 50 yrs
Interest Rate Reduction
The Bank of England reduces its policy rate to 3.75 percent.
Interest Rates
The Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%, lowest for 50 yrs
Visit to Israel and Palestinian Territories for the first
President George W Bush visits Israel and Palestinian Territories for the first time
Assassination of Chokri Belaid
Opposition politician Chokri Belaid was assassinated, producing a national political crisis.
Head of Government of Tunisia
Habib Essid became head of government after the 2014 elections.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Olzhas Bektenov is appointed Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
Births on February 6
Birth of Antoine Arnauld
Antoine Arnauld is born in Paris into the prominent Arnauld family.
Birth of Mustafa II
Becomes father of Mustafa, the future Sultan Mustafa II.
Birth of Mustafa II
Birth of Mustafa II, son of Sultan Mehmed IV and Gulnus Sultan.
Birth of Mustafa II
Gives birth to Mustafa, later Sultan Mustafa II.
Birth of Anne
Birth of Anne, second daughter of James Duke of York and Anne Hyde.
Birth of Edwin Samuel Montagu
Birth of Edwin Samuel Montagu, second son and seventh child of Samuel Montagu, 1st Baron Swaythling
Birth of Ronald Reagan
Birth of Ronald Reagan
Birth of Eva Braun
Birth of Eva Braun
Birth of Billy Wright
Birth of Billy Wright
Birth of Kevin Whately
Birth of Kevin Whately, Humshaugh, near Hexham, Northumberland
Deaths on February 6
Death of Anne
Death of Charles II, Annes father succeeds him as King, she is 2nd to the throne
Death of Charles II
Death of Charles II
Death of Georg Leo von Caprivi
Death of Georg Leo von Caprivi
Death of Bowes-Lyon
Death of George VI, her husband
Death of Elizabeth II
Death of George VI, hears of death in a tree-tops hut in the Aberdare Forest, Kenya
Death of George VI
Death of George VI, only 56
Death of Gary Moore
Death of Gary Moore
Battles on February 6
Battle of Arnis
The Prussians cross the frozen Schlei at Arnis and defeat the Danes
Battle of Sankelmark
The Austrians are stopped from halting the Danish retreat
Battle of Chrissiesmeer
Botha launches a night attack on Smith-Dorrien's force at Chrissiesmeer but cannot hold the British camp.
Battle of Chrissiesmeer
Smith-Dorrien withstands Botha's night attack at Chrissiesmeer and retains control of his position.
Battle of Naushera
Jadunath Singh leads the defence of a forward post at Naushera and is killed after repelling repeated assaults.