Significant Historical Events:
- 632
CE: Prophet Muhammad delivered his Farewell Sermon (Khutbatul Wada')
during the Hajj in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat, present-day Saudi
Arabia.
- 1836:
After a 13-day siege, the Battle of the Alamo concluded with the fall of
the Alamo mission in San Antonio, Texas, marking a pivotal event in the
Texas Revolution.
- 1857:
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Dred Scott v. Sandford
case, ruling that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could not
be American citizens, thereby intensifying national divisions over the
issue of slavery.
- 1869:
Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev presented the first periodic table to the
Russian Chemical Society, organizing chemical elements by atomic mass and
predicting the properties of elements yet to be discovered.
- 1899:
The German company Bayer registered "Aspirin" as a trademark for
its brand of acetylsalicylic acid, revolutionizing pain relief medication
worldwide.
- 1912:
Nabisco (National Biscuit Company) introduced Oreo cookies to the market,
which would become one of the best-selling cookies globally.
Notable Birthdays:
- 1475:
Michelangelo Buonarroti, Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect,
and poet, renowned for masterpieces like the statue of David and the
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
- 1806:
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, prominent English poet of the Victorian era,
known for her collection "Sonnets from the Portuguese."
- 1923:
Wes Montgomery, influential American jazz guitarist, recognized for his
unique thumb picking technique and contributions to the jazz genre.
- 1937:
Valentina Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonaut who became the first woman to
travel into space aboard Vostok 6 in 1963.
- 1946:
David Gilmour, English musician and guitarist, best known for his work
with the rock band Pink Floyd.
Notable Deaths:
- 2024:
James Earl Jones, esteemed American actor known for his deep resonant
voice and roles in theater and film, including the voice of Darth Vader in
"Star Wars."
Islamic History and Contributions of Muslim Countries:
- 632
CE: Prophet Muhammad's Farewell Sermon emphasized key aspects of
Islamic teachings, including the sanctity of life and property, the
importance of justice, and equality among all Muslims.
- 1508:
Birth of Humayun, the second emperor of the Mughal Empire in India, known
for his efforts to expand and consolidate Mughal territories.
World Observances and International Days:
- European
Day of the Righteous: Observed on March 6 to honor those who have
stood against crimes against humanity and totalitarianism, commemorating
moral courage and individual responsibility.
- Independence
Day (Ghana)
March 6 has been marked by significant events across various
domains, including pivotal moments in history, notable births and deaths,
contributions to Islamic culture, and global observances.