Siege of Bethlehem
The citizens of Bethlehem invite Tancred to protect them
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June 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 198 World History Database records for June 6, spanning 1099 to 2025. Recorded topics include Siege of Bethlehem; Deposition of Michael of Cesena; Homage.
Total: 198Events: 178Births: 5Deaths: 7Battles: 6Coronations: 2Countries: 30
Events on June 6
Deposition of Michael of Cesena
John removed Michael of Cesena from leadership of the Franciscan order after their conflict over poverty.
Homage
Edward III pays homage to Philip VI
Homage at Amiens
Pays homage to Philip VI for English lands in France
Rule of Guyenne
Edward III pays homage to Philip VI for Guyenne
Siege of Rochester
Insurgents from Gravesend storm Rochester Castle & free its prisoners
Siege of Rochester
Leads an attack on Rochester
Rule of Italy
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Rule of Milan
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Holds mass with the French Cardinal de Bourbon prior to the Field
Holds mass with the French Cardinal de Bourbon prior to the Field of the Cloth of Gold
Independence of Sweden
Gustav is elected King at the riksdag in Strangnas, later been celebrated as the Swedish national holiday
Succession
Gustav is elected King at the riksdag in Strangnas, later been celebrated as the Swedish national holiday
Prayer Book Rebellion
Resistance to the new English liturgy develops into the Prayer Book Rebellion in Devon and Cornwall.
Reval Submits to Sweden
Reval and northern Estonian nobles submit to Swedish protection
First Commissions of Array
Charles issues commissions authorising supporters to muster county forces.
First Commissions of Array
Charles issues commissions authorising supporters to muster county forces.
First Commissions of Array Issued
Charles authorises supporters to muster county forces through commissions of array.
First Commissions of Array Issued
Charles authorises supporters to muster county forces through commissions of array.
Succession
Succeeds Queen Christina after her abdication
Execution
The peasant leader, Razin, is executed in Red Square
Capture of Antwerp
Antwerp surrenders to Marlborough's victorious Allied army after Ramillies.
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
The British expeditionary force gathers 9,000 troops & 22 ships of the line
Siege of Quebec
Guides the British fleet up the St Lawrence
Siege of Quebec
The fleet sets sail for the Gulf of St Lawrence. The British expeditionary force gathers 9,000 troops & 22 ships of the line
Atmosphere of Venus
Lomonosov observes a luminous arc during the transit of Venus and concludes that the planet possesses an atmosphere.
Indian Ocean Transit Observations
Contributes to international efforts to determine the astronomical unit.
Transit of Venus Expedition
Dixon joins Charles Mason in observing the transit of Venus from the Cape of Good Hope for international distance measurements.
Transit of Venus Expedition
Attempts to observe the Venus transit during an extended scientific voyage.
Transit of Venus Expedition
Mason observes the transit of Venus from the Cape of Good Hope after wartime conditions disrupt the expedition's original destination.
Legislation
The corn import duty is fixed at one shilling a quarter from 1849 onwards
Reform of Trade
The corn import duty is fixed at one shilling a quarter from 1849 onwards
Nobel Lecture
Delivers the Nobel lecture on radioactive substances.
Nobel Visit
Travels to Stockholm for the delayed Nobel ceremonies.
Scott Birthday at Cape Evans
The wintering party marks Scott's birthday with a special meal and cake while preparations continue for the southern journey.
Agricultural Labour
The Government appeals to farmers to use more women workers
Bolshevik Party
The Bolshevik led Kronstadt revolt is put down by the Provisional Government
Provisional Government
The Bolshevik led Kronstadt revolt is put down by the Provisional Government
Reballion of Kronstadt
The Bolshevik led Kronstadt revolt is put down by the Provisional Government
Declaration of War
The beginning of a Russo-Finnish war over Karelia
End of Henri Jaspar Government
The Henri Jaspar Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Jules Renkin Government
Begins the Jules Renkin Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Local Planning Inquiries
Speaks on the use of local inquiries in planning administration.
Protection of Statutory Undertakers
Debates safeguards for statutory undertakers under planning legislation.
Securities Exchange Act
The Act regulates securities exchanges and creates continuing reporting requirements.
Capture of Kaifeng
Japanese forces capture Kaifeng during the campaign in Henan.
Condor Legion
Takes the salute of the Condor Legion after their return from the Spanish Civil War
Invasion of France
Rommels 7th Panzer Div crosses the River Somme
Capture of Kiska
Occuppies the Island of Kiska in the Aleutian Islands
Advance on Caen
Foster's brigade pushed inland from Juno Beach toward the western approaches to Caen.
Allied Ground Forces Command on D-Day
Commands all Allied ground forces during the initial phase of the Normandy invasion.
Bombing of Caen
1st day of the bombing of Caen
Bombing of Trappes
The marshalling yards of Trappes are bombed to disrupt German suppllies to Normandy
Caen Remains Uncaptured on D-Day
British forces establish a strong beachhead but do not seize the planned D-Day objective of Caen.
Capture of Pegasus Bridge
Lieutenant Brotheridge is killed crossing the bridge in the first minutes of the assault and thus becomes the first member of the invading Allied armies to die in combat on D-Day. Leads the infantry capture of 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa. 1st Allied death in Normandy
Capture of Pegasus Bridge
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
Capture of Pegasus Bridge
Commands infantryman who land by glider & capture 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa
Capture of Pegasus Bridge
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps secure Pegasus Bridge
Capture of Pegasus Bridge
One of the members of the 7th Battalion reinforcements is young actor Richard Todd who would, nearly two decades later, play Major Howard in the film The Longest Day
Capture of St Marcouf
Captures the Islands of St Marcouf off Utah beach
Counterattack at Caen
Feuchtinger's division launched the only major German armoured counterattack against the Allied bridgehead on D-Day.
D-Day Order of the Day
Issues his Order of the Day to Allied soldiers, sailors and airmen as the Normandy invasion begins.
Defence of Caen
Dollmann coordinated Seventh Army's response to the Allied invasion, including resistance around Caen.
Defence of Caen
Richter's coastal division defended the Caen sector and suffered heavy losses during the Allied landings.
Gold Beach
Commands the British 30th Corps on Gold beach
Normandy Invasion Crisis Briefings
Jodl briefs Hitler and helps coordinate OKW decisions after Allied forces land in Normandy.
Operation Overlord
Lands the 2nd British Army from the river Orme to St-Vaast-La-Hogue
Operation Overlord
The US Army succesfully captrures Omah & Utah beaches
Operation Overlord
Leads the infantry capture of 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa. 1st Allied death in Normandy
Operation Overlord
Commands the British 30th Corps on Gold beach
Operation Overlord
1st day of the bombing of Caen
Operation Overlord
To the east, Rommels nightmare had been realised, a continuous British-Canadian beachhead, 20km (12 miles) across and up to 10km (six miles) deep. By midnight neither Bayeux nor Port-en-Bessin had been taken, the depleted American force was several kilometres short of Port-en-Bessin but the French Resistance had taken over Bayeux
Operation Overlord
Commands the US 7th Army Corps on Utah beach
Operation Overlord
Crocker's I Corps directed the British and Canadian assault formations advancing toward Caen.
Operation Overlord
Dempsey commanded the British Second Army landing east of Bayeux and advancing toward Caen.
Operation Overlord
Captures the Islands of St Marcouf off Utah beach
Operation Overlord
The Allies land 130,000 men & 22,000 parachutists & lose 9,500 killed or wounded. The Allied landings take place with 487,653 men & 89,728 making it ashore. Plans & commands the Allied capture of Germany from D-Day
Operation Overlord
At about 9:30 Hermanville is captured
Operation Overlord
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
Operation Overlord
Sets up an HQ at Ranville
Operation Overlord
Commands the US 5th Army Corps on Omaha beach
Operation Overlord
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps disable gun emplacements at Merville
Operation Overlord
Major General Rod Keller, the Canadian commander at Juno Beach, reports to General Crerar in England at 10:30, "Beach-head gained. Well on our way to our immediate objectives"
Operation Overlord
Keller commanded the Canadian division landing on Juno Beach and advancing toward the Caen-Bayeux road.
Operation Overlord
Commands the ships of the Western Task force which lands forces on Utah & Omaha
Operation Overlord
Marcks corps stands in the middle of the Allied Normandy landings. Commands the 21st Panzer Division
Operation Overlord
A major objective, was still in German hands by the end of D-Day, and would remain so until the battle for Caen, 8 August
Operation Overlord
Caen. Commander of all ground forces for Operation Overlord. By the end of the day the Allies land 130,000 men & 22,000 parachutists.
Operation Overlord
Montgomery directed the Allied ground campaign and treated Caen as the principal objective of the British Second Army.
Operation Overlord
On Sword Beach the regular British infantry came ashore with light casualties they advance about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) by the end of the day but failed to make some of the deliberately ambitious targets set by Montgomery in particular
Operation Overlord
Royal Marine Commandos land on Gold Beach & capture Arromanches
Operation Overlord
The Allies lose 9,500 killed or wounded.
Operation Overlord
The British 3rd Division fails to capture Caen
Operation Overlord
The British capture Bayeaux
Operation Overlord
Parachutes behind enemy lines disabling gun emplacements threatening Sword Beach
Operation Overlord
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps secure Pegasus Bridge
Operation Overlord
Commands 137 warships, 4,000 landing craft & 2,000 support ships
Operation Overlord
Rennie's division landed on Sword Beach with orders to advance rapidly toward Caen.
Operation Overlord
Commands a landing of paratroopers to capture a bridgehead on the Merderet
Operation Overlord
Correcttly predicts the Allies will land near Cherbourg, Hitler does not agree
Operation Overlord
Learns of the invasion & returns to his HQ after celebrating his wifes birthday
Operation Overlord
Stays in Herrlingen to celebrate his wifes 50th birthday. Rommel is informed by General Spiedel 7.30AM that Allied paratroopers have landed. Rommel cancels his meeting with Hitler & returns to France
Operation Overlord
To the east, Rommels nightmare had been realised, a continuous British-Canadian beachhead, 20km (12 miles) across and up to 10km (six miles) deep
Operation Overlord
Lands on Omaha Beach, grandson of the late President
Operation Overlord
Son of the late President, the only General to land with the 1st wave. Leads the 1st assault, Eighth Regimental Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division
Operation Overlord
Diverts the 12th SS & Panzer Lehr to meet the invasion. Believes, like Hitler, the landings are a feint for Allied landings at Pas de Calais
Operation Overlord
Keeps most of his forces at Calais
Operation Overlord
Rommel is informed by General Spiedel 7.30AM that Allied paratroopers have landed
Operation Overlord
Commands a landing of paratroopers to capture a bridgehead on the Merderet
Operation Tonga
Gale's airborne division secured bridges and high ground east of Caen to protect the invasion flank.
Resistance Activity
Antoine Mercader supported local Resistance intelligence and liaison work around Bayeux.
Resistance Intelligence
Mercader's local Resistance organization helped inform Allied troops that German forces had left Bayeux.
Siege of Bayeux
By midnight neither Bayeux nor Port-en-Bessin had been taken, the depleted American force was several kilometres short of Port-en-Bessin but the French Resistance had taken over Bayeux
Siege of Benouville
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
Siege of Merville
Parachutes behind enemy lines & helps disable gun emplacements at Merville
Siege of Merville
Parachutes behind enemy lines disabling gun emplacements threatening Sword Beach
Withdrawal from Bayeux
German forces withdrew from Bayeux to concentrate their defence around Caen.
Defence Testimony at Nuremberg
Jodl testified in his own defence regarding German military planning and operations.
Trial
The death sentence is later commuted to life. Sentenced to death by a British Military Court for shooting 335 Italian civilians
Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley and Comets, "Rock Around the Clock" hits #1
Only the Lonely
Roy Orbison releases "Only the Lonely"
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho". George Martin decides to sign-up the Beatles
Beatles, The
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
Beatles, The
The Beatles meet George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho"
Beatles, The
The Beatles record their first sessions at EMI Studios in London, with George Martin as producer
The Beatles Audition
Auditions the Beatles at EMI, beginning the partnership that transforms his career and popular music.
Two Goals Against Spain
Scores both Brazil goals in the comeback victory over Spain after Pele's injury.
Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones release Satisfaction in the United States.
Rupee Devaluation
Indira Gandhi's government devalues the rupee as part of a broader response to severe balance-of-payments pressures.
Economic Reform
Tai participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Tommy
The Who release the rock opera Tommy.
Extravaganza 70
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Extravaganza 70
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Sometime in New York City
John Lennon & Yoko Ono jam with Frank Zappa at the Fillmore East in New York City, recorded for subsequent release on the Plastic Ono Band album "Sometime in New York City"
Soyuz 11
Commands Soyuz 11, which docks with Salyut 1.
Soyuz 11
Serves as research engineer on Soyuz 11 during the Salyut 1 mission.
Soyuz 11
Serves as flight engineer on Soyuz 11 during the Salyut 1 mission.
Ziggy Stardust
Releases The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, his breakthrough concept album.
Ziggy Stardust
Releases The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Campaign Organization Inquiry
Participates in the continuing Phase I hearings as the committee examines the structure, personnel and activities of the Nixon reelection campaign.
World Cup Qualifier Red Card
Is sent off against Poland in Chorzow during England's unsuccessful 1974 World Cup qualifying campaign.
World Cup Penalty Against France
Scores from the penalty spot as Argentina defeat France 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Winning Goal Against France
Scores the decisive second goal as Argentina defeat France 2-1 in the World Cup group stage.
Wimbledon
Bjorn Borg beats John McEnroe for the Wimbledon title
Hezbollah
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Hezbollah
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Invasion of Lebanon
Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon
Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. Islamic radicals, including Naim Qassem, form Hezbollah (Hizbullah, i.e. Party of God) in response to Israels invasion of Lebanon. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead
Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli General Rafael Eitan convinces Defence Minister Ariel Sharon to invade southern Lebanon to clean out the PLO bases there
Invasion of Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country. A 70-day siege by 30,000 Israeli troops leaves up to 14,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians dead
PLO
Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon orders his forces to invade southern Lebanon to drive Palestine Liberation Organisation fighters out of the country
Exhumation
Body of Nazi criminal, Dr. Josef Mengele located and exhumed
Exile of Josef Mengele
Mengeles body is exhumed from a grave in Sao Paolo
Invisible Touch
Sings on Invisible Touch, the band's most commercially successful studio album.
Marriage
David Bowie and model Iman hold their wedding ceremony in Florence.
Chairman Takes Office
Spasoje Tusevljak becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Economy of Chad
The World Bank approves a $3.7 billion oil well and pipeline project led by Exxon and Mobile to link oil fields in Chad across 663 miles to the Atlantic coast of Cameroon
Chile United States Free Trade Agreement
Signs a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States.
ECCC Agreement Signed
United Nations and Cambodia sign agreement to establish the ECCC
Minimum-Maximum
Releases Minimum-Maximum, documenting Kraftwerk's modern live sound.
Presidential Resignation
Mesa resigns amid nationwide protests and conflict over hydrocarbons and regional autonomy.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister, 3rd term, by the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Canadian Disarmament Outreach
Meets Canadian officials and addresses public and academic audiences while promoting the Weapons of Terror recommendations in Canada.
Health Secretary Appointment
Burnham becomes Secretary of State for Health.
Barcelona European Treble
Completes the Spanish league, cup and European treble.
Champions League Victory
Guides Barcelona to Champions League victory over Juventus.
Neymar Champions League Final Third Goal
Scores in stoppage time to complete Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Juventus.
Rakitic Champions League Final Opening Goal
Finishes an early Barcelona passing move to score against Juventus.
Suarez Champions League Final Second Goal
Scores from a rebound to restore Barcelona's lead in the second half.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Kakhovka Accusations
Russia denies Ukrainian accusations over the Kakhovka dam destruction.
Kakhovka Dam Destruction
Condemns the destruction of the Kakhovka dam as flooding spreads through southern Ukraine.
D-Day Anniversary
Marks the eightieth anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.
More Album Release
Releases More with Pulp, the band's first new studio album since We Love Life.
Births on June 6
Birth of Govaert Wendelen
Birth of Govaert Wendelen
Birth of Ronglu
Birth of Ronglu
Birth of Robert Falcon Scott
Birth of Robert Falcon Scott
Birth of Erich Marcks
Birth of Erich Marcks
Birth of Bjorn Borg
Birth of Bjorn Borg
Deaths on June 6
Death of Jeremy Bentham
Death of Jeremy Bentham
Death of Diego Portales
Is killed by mutinous soldiers while directing government preparations for war.
Death of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Death of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Death of John Alexander Macdonald
Dies in office after dominating early Canadian federal politics.
Death of Shih-Kai Yuan
Death of Shih-Kai Yuan, China plunges into chaos
Death of Robert Francis Kennedy
Death of Robert F Kennedy
Death of Anne Baancroft
Death of Anne Bancroft
Battles on June 6
Battle of Novara
Claude fights for France during the Italian Wars campaign in northern Italy
Battle of Novara
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan
Battle of Four Days Battle
The English lose 6,000 men killed, 8 ships sunk & 9 ships captured. The English are defeated by the Dutch & French
Battle of Bellau Wood
Americans attack German positions
Battle of Midway
Turns away from Yamamoto & frustrates the his plan for trapping US forces
Battle of Caen
Kitching prepared his armoured division for later operations intended to break the German front south of Caen.
Coronations on June 6
Coronation
Is crowned King of Sweden after Christina's abdication
Coronation
Shivaji is formally crowned Chhatrapati at Raigad, asserting sovereign kingship over the Maratha state.