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What happened today in history (May 6): Mughal Emperor Babur defeated the Afghans and Bengalis at the Battle of Gogra, Johan Mauritius resigned as governor of Brazil, James Gordon Bennett published the first issue of the New York Herald, etc

This day in history: Sigmund Freud’s birthday

Today in History, May 6: It’s Saturday and we know you might have some exciting plans for the day. While you continue with your plans, we are here to fill in some knowledge for you by telling you about some of the historical events of this day. So without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day Johan Mauritius resigned as governor of Brazil, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce was founded, and the first meeting of the American Lung Association was held. Scroll through the sections below to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1529, Mughal Emperor Babur defeated the Afghans and Bengalis at the Battle of Gogra.
In 1541, King Henry VIII ordered an English Bible to be placed in every church in England.
In 1644, Johan Mauritius resigned as governor of Brazil.
In 1672, Frederik Willem signed a treaty with the Netherlands.
In 1835, James Gordon Bennett published the first issue of the New York Herald.
In 1851, Yale Co-Founder Linus Yale Jr. patented the Yale cylindrical lock.
In 1851, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce was founded.
In 1860, America’s first athletic club, the San Francisco Olympic Club, was founded.
In 1904, the first meeting of the American Lung Association was held.
In 1933, a trade agreement was signed between Italy and the Soviet Union.

Sports event today

In 1967, Maureen Wilton ran a world record marathon for women.
In 1982, Seattle Mariners Gaylord Perry became the 15th pitcher to win 300 games.
In 1997, Rick Pitino was appointed coach of the Boston Celtics.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1957, ‘I Love Lucy’ aired for the last time on CBS TV.
In 1977, “Beatles at Hollywood Bowl” was released in the UK.
In 2004, the last episode of the American sitcom “Friends” was released in the US.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO	Year of death	Personality
first	1910	Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and its British colonies and Emperor of India from 1901 until his death in 1910.
2	1919	L. Frank Baum is an American author famous for his children’s book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” which was a huge success.
3	1971	Helene Weigel was a German actress and theater director who was a pioneering figure in the world of theater.
4	1992	Marlene Dietrich was a German-American actress and singer who rose to international fame for her role in the 1930 film ‘The Blue Angel’.
5	2007	Lesley Blanch is a British author, historian and travel writer best known for her books ‘The Nine Tigers’ and ‘Swords of Heaven’.

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1856	Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. His theories and ideas brought about a revolution in the field of psychology.
2	1961	George Clooney is an American actor, filmmaker and philanthropist best known for playing Dr. Doug Ross in the hit television series ‘ER’.
3	1964	Vindu Dara Singh is an Indian actor, television personality and wrestler best known for his comedic role in the television series ‘Ssshhhh…Phir Koi Hai.
4	1985	Chris Paul is an American professional basketball player who is known for his exceptional leadership skills, on-court vision, and playmaking ability.
5	2002	Emily Alyn Lind is an American actress best recognized for her roles in the television series ‘Code Black’ and ‘All My Children’.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on May 6. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (May 6)?

Mughal Emperor Babur defeats the Afghans and Bengalis at the Battle of Gogra, Johan Mauritius resigns as governor of Brazil, James Gordon Bennett publishes the first issue of the New York Herald, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (May 6)?

Sigmund Freud, George Clooney, Vindu Dara Singh and many other famous personalities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

Maureen Wilton ran a women’s world record marathon and Seattle Mariners Gaylord Perry became the 15th pitcher to win 300 or more games.

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