1199
Politics
Securing Succession for King John
Eleanor secured her son John's claim to the throne on April 6, 1199.
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18 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1882
Activism
Birth of Rose Schneiderman in Saven, Congress Poland
Rose Schneiderman was born on April 6, 1882, in Saven (Sawin), then part of Russian-controlled Congress Poland, to a Jewish family.
View details1898
Arts
Birth of Jeanne Hébuterne
Jeanne Hébuterne was born on April 6, 1898, in Meaux, France.
View details1902
Politics
Women's suffrage achieved in New South Wales
After years of campaigning led by Rose Scott and the Womanhood Suffrage League, NSW women won the right to vote in state elections.
View details1917
1917
Arts
Birth of Leonora Carrington
Leonora Carrington was born on April 6, 1917, in England.
View details1917
Activism
First woman in Florida to enlist in the Naval Reserve
Soon after the U.S. entered WWI on April 6, 1917, Douglas enlisted in the Naval Reserve, becoming the first woman in Florida to do so.
View details1926
Arts
Birth of Betty Jean Verret Miller
Birth of Betty Jean Verret Miller in Venice, Louisiana, who would become the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.
View details1926
Medicine
Born in Pittsburg, Texas
Mildred Fay Jefferson was born in the small town of Pittsburg, Texas, the daughter of a Methodist minister and a schoolteacher.
View details1936
Science
Presenter at the 10th Academy Awards
Helen Hayes served as a presenter at the 10th Academy Awards ceremony, appearing in her capacity as a previous Best Actress winner.
View details1944
Science
Gestapo Raid on the Izieu Children's Home
On April 6, 1944, Klaus Barbie's Gestapo raided the Izieu children's home, deporting 44 children and 7 adults to death camps.
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1947
Science
First actress to win a Tony Award
Hayes won the inaugural Tony Award for Best Actress for Happy Birthday, becoming the first actress ever to receive a Tony.
View details1971
Science
Death of Margaret Brown Newton
Death of Margaret Brown Newton in Victoria, British Columbia, after a pioneering career in wheat rust research.
View details1980
Politics
Death of Velvalee Dickinson
Velvalee Dickinson died on April 6, 1980, marking the end of the life of this infamous World War II spy.
View details1991
Politics
Formal start of term as Premier
On April 6, 1991, Rita Johnston formally began her term as Premier of British Columbia.
View details2000
Science
Library of Congress "Living Legend" recognition
Library of Congress names Earle a "Living Legend" for her contributions to oceanography.
View details2005
Arts
London premiere of 'My Name Is Rachel Corrie'
The play 'My Name Is Rachel Corrie' premiered in London, crafted from Corrie’s letters and journals.
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