May 06
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Dominic Savio, Evodius of Antioch(Roman Catholic Church), François de Laval, Gerard of Lunel, Jacinto Vera(Roman Catholic Church), Lucius of Cyrene, Petronax of Monte Cassino, St George's Dayrelated observances (Eastern Orthodox Church):Day of Bravery, also known asGergyovden(Bulgaria)Đurđevdan(Gorani,Roma)Yuri's Day in the Spring(Russian Orthodox Church), St John before the Latin Gate, May 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A collection of Christian feast days and Orthodox observances celebrated on May 6.
International No Diet Day
An annual day promoting body positivity and challenging diet culture.
Martyrs' Day (Lebanon and Syria)
A national day honoring Lebanese patriots executed under Ottoman rule in 1916.
National Azulejo Day(Portugal)
Celebrates Portugal's iconic painted ceramic tiles, or azulejos, a symbol of national heritage.
The first day ofHıdırellez(Turkey)
Marks the beginning of Hıdırellez, a traditional spring festival in Turkey celebrating the meeting of Khidr and Elijah.
Dominic Savio
Feast day of St. Dominic Savio, a young Italian pupil of Don Bosco renowned for his devotion and purity.
Evodius of Antioch(Roman Catholic Church)
Feast day of St. Evodius of Antioch, one of the early bishops of the Church and a disciple of the Apostles.
François de Laval
Feast day of St. François de Laval, the first bishop of Quebec and founder of the Canadian church hierarchy.
Gerard of Lunel
Feast day of St. Gerard of Lunel, a 12th-century French hermit known for his pilgrimage and holiness.
Events
Spanish and German troops sack Rome; many scholars consider this the end of the Renaissance.
In 1527, Spanish and German troops sacked Rome, an assault often regarded as signaling the end of the Renaissance.
The Siege of Cuzco commences, in which Incan forces attempt to retake the city of Cuzco from the Spanish.
In 1536, Manco Inca led Incan forces in a siege of Spanish-held Cuzco in an effort to reclaim their capital.
King Henry VIII orders English-language Bibles be placed in every church. In 1539 the Great Bible would be provided for this purpose.
In 1541, King Henry VIII ordered English-language Bibles to be placed in every church, increasing public access to scripture.
Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, the capital of Portuguese India at the time.
In 1542, Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier arrived in Old Goa, initiating significant missionary work in Portuguese India.
The Dutch city of Coevorden held by the Spanish, falls to a Dutch and English force.
In 1594, Dutch and English forces captured the strategic city of Coevorden from Spain during the Eighty Years’ War.
English Restoration: A faction of the British Army removes Richard Cromwell as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth and reinstalls the Rump Parliament.
In 1659, army officers deposed Lord Protector Richard Cromwell and reinstated the Rump Parliament, setting the stage for the Restoration.
Louis XIV of France moves his court to the Palace of Versailles.
In 1682, King Louis XIV relocated his royal court to the Palace of Versailles, transforming it into the heart of French absolutist power.
Battle of Prague: A Prussian army fights an Austrian army in Prague during the Seven Years' War.
During the Seven Years’ War in 1757, Prussian forces engaged the Austrian army in the Battle of Prague, a major clash in Central Europe.
The end of Konbaung–Hanthawaddy War, and the end of Burmese Civil War (1740–1757).
In 1757, the Konbaung–Hanthawaddy War ended, concluding the Burmese Civil War and unifying Burma under the Konbaung dynasty.
Births
Henry II
Henry II was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1014 until his death in 1024. He strengthened imperial authority and supported church reforms.
Sophia Jagiellon
Sophia Jagiellon was a Polish princess who became Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach. She was known for her diplomatic and cultural influence in the German territories.
Girolamo Seripando
Girolamo Seripando was an Italian theologian and cardinal of the Catholic Church. He played a significant role in the Council of Trent.
Marcellus II
Marcellus II was Pope of the Catholic Church for a brief period in 1555. His short papacy was marked by his commitment to church reform.
Innocent X
Innocent X was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1644 to 1655. He is remembered for his political involvement and patronage of the arts.
Charles Gonzaga
Charles Gonzaga was Duke of Mantua and Montferrat and a French nobleman. He played a key role in European politics in the early 17th century.
Johann Joachim Becher
Johann Joachim Becher was a German physician, alchemist, and early chemist. He is known for his contributions to the development of modern chemistry.
Alain-René Lesage
Alain-René Lesage was a French novelist and playwright, best known for his picaresque novel 'Gil Blas'. He was a leading literary figure of the early 18th century.
Jean-Baptiste Stuck
Jean-Baptiste Stuck was an Italian-French cellist and composer of the Baroque era. He was noted for his chamber music and operas.
Deaths
Eadberht
7th-century bishop of Lindisfarne, remembered for strengthening the early English church and fostering monastic scholarship.
Ninmyō
9th-century emperor of Japan, known for cultural patronage and administrative reforms.
Qian Liu
Chinese general and founder of the Wuyue kingdom during the Five Dynasties period.
Dirk II
10th-century count of Frisia and Holland who consolidated his family's rule in the Low Countries.
Ealdwulf
Prominent English church leader who held multiple senior ecclesiastical offices around the turn of the first millennium.
Ruben III
12th-century ruler of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia who navigated Crusader politics and internal challenges.
Roger of Wendover
13th-century Benedictine monk and historian known for his influential chronicles of English affairs.
Edmund Beaufort
15th-century English noble and military leader who played a key role in the Wars of the Roses.
Thomas Tresham
15th-century English politician who served as Speaker of the House of Commons.