Declaration of War
Cancels the truce with France after the attack on Portsmouth & the Isle of Wight
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May 6 in History
This permanent archive page contains 121 World History Database records for May 6, spanning 1338 to 2025. Recorded topics include Declaration of War; Siege of Orleans; Death of Henry Beaufort.
Total: 121Events: 98Births: 6Deaths: 9Battles: 8Countries: 29
Events on May 6
Siege of Orleans
French troops attack the southern fortresses, St-Jean-le-Blanc is gained without a fight, followed by a successful assault against the English in Les Augustins
Execution
Beheaded by the Yorkists
Execution of James Tyrrell
James Tyrrell is executed for treason during Henry's reign and is later associated with claims about the Princes in the Tower.
Arrival in Goa
Arrives at Goa on 6 May 1542, beginning the major Asian phase of his Jesuit missionary career.
Convocation Continues after Dissolution
Laud continues Convocation after the Short Parliament has been dissolved.
Convocation Remains in Session
Laud keeps Convocation sitting after Parliament ends by issuing a new royal commission.
Siege of Lincoln
Captures Lincoln
Siege of York
Gathers together a force of 27,000 outside York
Marriage to Ulrika Eleonora
Charles marries the Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora at Skottorp Manor.
Marriage to Ulrika Eleonora
Charles marries the Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora at Skottorp Manor.
Versailles Capital
Moves the royal court and government to Versailles.
Royal Entry into Berlin
Frederick makes a ceremonial royal entry into Berlin.
Brezan Proclamation
Bercsenyi joins Rakoczi in issuing the uprising proclamation.
Brezan Proclamation
Rakoczi issues a proclamation calling Hungary to resistance.
Reform of Catholic Rights
Disenfrachises the Irish Roman Catholics
Siege of Prague
Marshal Daun goes to the relief of Prague with 60,000 troops. Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrians & lays siege to Prague
Press Freedom Protest
Mirabeau protested the suppression of his Journal des Etats Generaux and defended freedom of the press.
Press Freedom Protest
Mirabeau protests suppression of his Journal des Etats Generaux and argues for freedom of the press.
Abdication
Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon. Abdication of his father, Charles IV. 18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
Constitution of Spain
18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
Supreme Governing Juntas
18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
Congress of Valencia
Leads the new Venezuelan government as the Congress of Valencia assembles to establish a separate republic.
A military convention between Germany & Russia
A military convention between Germany & Russia
Chinese Exclusion Act
Signs the Chinese Exclusion Act into law.
Chinese Labour Immigration Suspended
Federal law suspends immigration of Chinese labourers for ten years.
Phoenix Park Assassination
Is murdered in Phoenix Park on the day he reaches Dublin.
Delegation to Tsar
Warns Nicholas II that revolution is spreading.
Strike
Prince Troubetskoi visits the Tsar saying revolution is underway
Strike
Prince Troubetskoi visits the Tsar saying revolution is underway
Accession
Attends a meeting of the Privy Council to discuss the accession of George V
Constitution of Great Britain
Death of Edward VII, during a constitutional crisis
Constitution of Great Britain
Death of Edward VII, during the constitutional crisis facing the House of Lords
Reform of Government
A 6 month political truce is called due to George VIs inexperience
Naval Wages
Provides parliamentary information concerning wages paid within naval establishments.
Second Krithia Offensive Opened
Hamilton opens the second attempt to capture Krithia with strengthened British, French and ANZAC forces.
Unmarried Men Recruiting Census Announced
Addresses proposals to identify unmarried men available for military service.
Wellington Battalion Moves to Helles
Malone's Wellington Battalion moves south with the New Zealand Infantry Brigade for the renewed Krithia offensive.
Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Gives his Officers a farewell lunch at Armentieres
Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Holds a farewell luncheon for the officers of his batallion
Aircraft Recovery
Joins a party recovering a crashed British aircraft near Wadi Hamdh.
President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Anniversary
Celebrates his Silver Jubilee
Works Progress Administration
Hopkins directs a large federal programme providing jobs on public projects.
Leaves for Canada
Leaves for Canada
Capture of Corregidor
The Japanese capture Corregidor
Capture of Corregidor
The Japanese complete their capture of the Phillipines
Fall of Corregidor
Homma's forces capture Corregidor, ending organized Allied resistance in the Manila Bay defenses.
Reims Surrender Negotiations Begin
Jodl arrives at SHAEF headquarters and seeks terms that would allow more German forces to surrender in the west.
Result of Surrender of Kesselring's German Forces
Kesselring's remaining forces pass into American custody as German resistance collapses.
Surrender Delay Request Rejected
Allied commanders reject German attempts to limit or delay the unconditional surrender.
Surrender of Kesselring's German Forces
Surrenders to the Americans
Constitution Promulgated
Approves constitutional arrangements for a limited parliamentary monarchy
1st 4 Minute Mile
1st person to run the mile in under 4 minutes
4 Minute Mile
1st person to run the mile in under 4 minutes
Final Assault
Orders final assault against the French entrenched camp
Iceland gunboats shoot at British fishing ships
Iceland gunboats shoot at British fishing ships
Civil Rights Act of 1960 Signed
Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1960, strengthening federal protection of voting records and enforcement procedures.
Ipswich Town FA Cup Victory
Manages Ipswich Town to a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Arsenal.
Financial Secretary of Treasury
Nigel Lawson is appointed Financial Secretary to the Treasury on 6 May 1979.
Government
Expels all Libyan Diplomats due to Libyas support for terrorists
Vacant and Under-used Land
Answers a parliamentary question concerning vacant and under-used land.
Ceasefire and Withdrawal Linkage
Agrees with Haig that any ceasefire must be tied to simultaneous Argentine withdrawal, regarding that linkage as essential to prevent occupation from being frozen in place.
Diplomatic Plan
The Junta rejects the Peruvian peace plan for a 2nd time. Argentine junta rejects Peruvian peace plan
Diplomatic Plan at London
Argentine junta rejects Peruvian peace plan
Haig Telephone Consultation on United Nations Route
Discusses Argentina's rejection of the latest initiative with Haig and reviews the diplomatic shift toward United Nations mediation under Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar.
Positive Response to United Nations Proposals
Tells Haig Britain cannot simply reject the Secretary-General's initiative and expects to give a positive response while preserving withdrawal and security requirements.
Diplomatic Proposal
Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria
Government
Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Occupation
Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Election
Wins an overwhelming majority in the white-only election
Second UEFA Cup Title
Guides Real Madrid to a second consecutive UEFA Cup title against Cologne.
General Election Victory
Leads the National Party to victory in the white election.
National Party Retains Power
Retains government despite stronger Conservative Party opposition.
Head of State Appointed
Assumes the title Head of State under the NPRC military government
Military Government Formed
Leads the NPRC government after Joseph Momoh is overthrown
Channel Tunnel
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
Channel Tunnel
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
President Mitterand & Elizabeth II open the Channel Tunnel
Bank of England Independence
Brown grants the Bank operational independence to set interest rates.
Bank of England Independence Announcement
Brown grants the Bank of England operational independence over interest-rate decisions.
Economy of Great Britain
The Bank of England is made independent & free to set interest rates. Chancellor Gordon Brown gives the Bank of England the freedom to set interest rates
Monetary Policy Committee Framework
Brown establishes a committee-based system for independent interest-rate decisions.
Reform of Interest Rates
The Bank of England is made independent & free to set interest rates
Capital Renamed Astana
Capital is renamed Astana during Nazarbayev's presidency
Stamford Bridge Semi-Final Equaliser
Scores in stoppage time against Chelsea to send Barcelona through on away goals.
Election
Leads the Conservatives to become the largest party in a hung parliament.
General Election
Brown leads Labour into the general election that produces a hung Parliament.
President of Nigeria
Appointed President of Nigeria after the death of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Re-election for Leigh
Burnham retains Leigh at the general election.
Brexit
Is elected Mayor of London during the referendum campaign and supports Remain.
Municipal Election
Tunisia held its first municipal elections after the revolution under the decentralization framework.
Second Mayoral Election Victory
Burnham wins a second term as Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Copa del Rey Final Brace
Scores both Real Madrid goals in the 2-1 Copa del Rey final victory over Osasuna.
Chancellor of Germany
Is elected and sworn in as Chancellor of Germany.
United Kingdom-India Trade Agreement
Starmer announces completion of negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with India.
Births on May 6
Birth of Andre Massena
Birth of Andre Massena
Birth of Maximilien Francois Marie Isidore Robespierre
Birth of Maximilien Francois Marie Isidore Robespierre
Birth of Sigmund Freud
Birth of Sigmund Freud
Birth of Wilhelm
Birth of Wilhelm
Birth of George Orson Welles
Birth of George Orson Welles
Birth of Anthony Blair
Birth of Anthony Blair, son of a barrister & university lecturer
Deaths on May 6
Death of Henry Beaufort
Death of Edmund Beaufort, beheaded by the Yorkists
Death of Jansenius
Dies at Ypres before Augustinus is published.
Death of Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin
Death of Kurt Christoph Graf von Schwerin
Death of Lord Frederick Cavendish
Irish National Invincibles kill Cavendish and Thomas Henry Burke.
Death of Edward VII
Death of Edward VII, during the constitutional crisis facing the House of Lords
Death of Henry Herbert Asquith
Death of Edward VII, during a constitutional crisis
Edward VII Death Crisis
Edward VII dies during the continuing constitutional crisis.
Death of Sackville Hamilton Carden
Death of Sackville Hamilton Carden
Death of Pim Fortuyn
Death of Pim Fortuyn
Battles on May 6
Battle of Ghagra
Babur defeats the Afghan Chiefs in the Battle of Ghagra
Battle of Bad Wimpfen
Helps defeat George-Frederick of Baden-Durlach
Battle of Wimpfen
Victorious at the Battle of Wimpfen against Georg Fredrick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach
Battle of Prague
Frederick II the Great defeats the Austrians & lays siege to Prague
Battle of Phaleron
Church commands Greek land forces during the failed attempt to relieve Athens
Battle of Phaleron
Cochrane supports operations to relieve the Acropolis of Athens
Battle of Ypres, 2nd
Plumer takes command during the Ypres fighting.
Battle of Bataan
The US surrenders to the Japanese on Corregidor after the surrender of Bataan