This Day in History – June 6

1674: Sivaji proclaims himself as the King of India
Sivaji crowned himself King of India.

1996: India – Pak Trade
Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan PM agreed upon opening up trade with India.

1997: Mother Teresa awarded a gold medal
U.S. Congress honoured Mother Teresa with a gold medal

2004: Tamil declared a “Classical Language”
In a joint sitting of the two houses of the Indian Parliament, President of India, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam established Tamil as a “classical language”

1505 – Lo Mustang Earthquake
Tibet and Nepal were severely affected by the Lo Mustang Earthquake that caused severe damage in Kathmandu and Indo -Gangetic Plain.

1513 – Battle of Novaro
The French under Louis II de la Tremoille were defeated by the Swiss troops in the Italian Wars. This forced them to abandon Milan.

1912 – Eruption of Novarupta in Alaska
The largest volcanic eruption of the 20th Century was the Eruption of Novarupta in Alaska, which started on June 6th, 1912.

1918 – Battle of Belleau Wood in WWI
The US Marine Corps suffered the worst single day’s casualties while attempting to recapture the wood at Chateau-Thierry.

1934 – Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Signed
The US President signed the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 into law. This led to the establishment of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

1934 – US Navy’s Victory Over Imperial Japanese Navy
The US Navy defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway. This was a major turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

1975 – Britain continues membership with the European Economic Committee
The British referendum with 67% votes in favor resulted in the continued membership of the European Economic Committee.

1975 – Britain continues membership with the European Economic Committee
The British referendum with 67% votes in favor resulted in the continued membership of the European Economic Committee.

1982 – Beginning of Lebanon War
Forces under Israeli Defence Minister Ariel Sharon invaded southern Lebanon during Operation Peace for Galilee.

1993 – First Presidential Election in Mongolia
Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat won the First Presidential Election of Mongolia.

2002 – Eastern Mediterranean Event
A near-earth asteroid exploded over the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Libya,  which had a force of 26 kilotons.

1891– John A MacDonald

1968 – Robert F Kennedy

2013 – Esther Williams