2005⚡ Event
Jalal Talabani elected President of Iraq
Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani was elected by the National Assembly as the first non-Arab president of Iraq.
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What Happened on April 6?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 6 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 6(5)
2009⚡ Event
L'Aquila Earthquake
An earthquake measuring 6.3 Mw struck near L'Aquila, Italy, killing 308 people and leaving more than 66,000 homeless.
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2009⚡ Event
Moldovan Election Protests
Mass protests began across Moldova against the results of the parliamentary election.
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2010⚡ Event
Dantewada Ambush
Insurgents ambushed a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Dantewada district, India, killing 76 officers.
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2012⚡ Event
Azawad Independence Declared
The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad unilaterally declared the region of Azawad independent from Mali.
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Birthdays on April 6(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Andrea Botez
Andrea Botez, Canadian-American chess player, commentator, Twitch streamer and YouTuber, was born.
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2002🎂 Birth
Leyre Romero Gormaz
Leyre Romero Gormaz, Spanish tennis player, was born.
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2009🎂 Birth
Shaylee Mansfield
Shaylee Mansfield, deaf American actress and YouTuber, was born.
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2009🎂 Birth
Valentina Tronel
Valentina Tronel, French child singer, was born.
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Deaths on April 6(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Russian and Soviet politician, died.
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2022🕊️ Death
Jill Knight
British politician Jill Knight died. She was born in 1923.
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2024🕊️ Death
Joseph E. Brennan
Joseph E. Brennan, 70th Governor of Maine, died.
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April 6 in History
April 6 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 6
Examples currently recorded for April 6 include Jalal Talabani elected President of Iraq (2005), L'Aquila Earthquake (2009), Moldovan Election Protests (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on April 6
People recorded as born on April 6 include Oscar Piastri, Andrea Botez, Leyre Romero Gormaz. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 6
Remembered figures who died on April 6 include Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Jill Knight, Joseph E. Brennan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 6?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 6: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 6?
- One event currently recorded for April 6 is: Jalal Talabani elected President of Iraq.
- Who was born on April 6?
- People recorded as born on April 6 include Oscar Piastri, Andrea Botez, Leyre Romero Gormaz.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 6?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for April 6.
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