1542day.year
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.
In May 1542, Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Society of Jesus, landed at Old Goa, the administrative center of Portuguese India. He carried letters of introduction from King John III and a mandate to evangelize local populations. Over the next months, Xavier learned local languages and engaged with diverse religious communities, establishing schools and baptizing converts. His methods combined compassionate outreach with strict ascetic practices. Xavier’s presence in Goa served as a staging point for subsequent missions to the Maluku Islands, Japan, and mainland Asia. His efforts laid the groundwork for centuries of Catholic influence in South Asia.
1542
Francis Xavier
Old Goa
Portuguese India
1835day.year
James Gordon Bennett, Sr. publishes the first issue of the New York Herald.
James Gordon Bennett, Sr. launches the New York Herald in 1835, introducing sensational journalism to American readers.
In 1835, New York entrepreneur James Gordon Bennett, Sr. published the debut issue of the New York Herald, aiming to deliver timely news at an affordable price. The paper adopted bold headlines, human-interest stories, and aggressive reporting, setting it apart from its more staid competitors. Bennett’s Herald quickly grew its circulation by embracing sensationalism and extensive coverage of crime, politics, and social affairs. Innovations like the use of correspondents in foreign locations and fast transmission of news by telegraph helped solidify its prominence. Under Bennett’s leadership, the Herald became one of the most influential newspapers in the United States. Its success helped pave the way for the modern newspaper industry and tabloid journalism.
1835
James Gordon Bennett, Sr.
New York Herald
1901day.year
The first issue of Gorkhapatra, the oldest still running state-owned Nepali newspaper was published.
Nepal’s state-owned Gorkhapatra prints its inaugural issue, launching the country’s oldest continuously running newspaper.
The first issue of Gorkhapatra was printed on May 6, 1901, in Kathmandu under the patronage of Prime Minister Dev Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Established as a state-owned Nepali-language newspaper, it aimed to inform the public about government policies and news. Over time, it expanded its coverage to include literature, culture, and international affairs. Gorkhapatra survived political upheavals and regime changes, maintaining uninterrupted publication for over a century. Today, it continues in both print and digital formats, symbolizing Nepal’s journalistic heritage and its evolution.
1901
Gorkhapatra
Nepali
1960day.year
More than 20 million viewers watch the first televised royal wedding when Princess Margaret marries Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey.
Princess Margaret’s wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones becomes the first royal ceremony broadcast on television to over 20 million viewers.
On May 6, 1960, Princess Margaret married Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony watched by more than 20 million people on television. The event marked a milestone in media history, bringing the British monarchy into living rooms around the world. As the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Margaret’s wedding captured public fascination and showcased the growing influence of television broadcasting. The broadcast was produced by the BBC and included extensive coverage of the Abbey and Buckingham Palace. This unprecedented public access strengthened the royal family's modern image and set the stage for future televised state occasions.
1960
royal wedding
Princess Margaret
Antony Armstrong-Jones
Westminster Abbey
1966day.year
Myra Hindley and Ian Brady are sentenced to life imprisonment for the Moors murders in England.
In 1966, British criminals Myra Hindley and Ian Brady were sentenced to life imprisonment for leading the notorious Moors murders, shocking England with the brutality of their crimes.
In August 1965, police discovered the remains of several children buried on Saddleworth Moor, north of Manchester.
Myra Hindley and Ian Brady were identified as the perpetrators of these killings, which became known as the Moors murders.
During their trial at Chester Crown Court, graphic evidence and confessions stunned the public.
On May 6, 1966, both were found guilty of multiple counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
The case remains one of the most infamous in British criminal history, highlighting failures in social care and law enforcement of the era.
Hindley and Brady's crimes have had a lasting impact on popular culture and legal reforms in the UK.
1966
Myra Hindley
Ian Brady
life imprisonment
Moors murders
1975day.year
During a lull in fighting, 100,000 Armenians gather in Beirut for the 60th anniversary commemorations of the Armenian genocide.
In 1975, around 100,000 Armenians gathered in Beirut to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, marking a powerful moment of remembrance during Lebanon’s civil war.
The Armenian genocide of 1915-1917 led to the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.
On May 6, 1975, a peaceful assembly of survivors and descendants convened in Beirut to honor the victims on the genocide’s 60th anniversary.
Despite ongoing conflict in Lebanon, the event attracted large crowds and international observers.
Speeches and memorial ceremonies emphasized the importance of historical memory and justice.
Organizers used the gathering to call for global recognition of the atrocities and reparations.
This commemoration reinforced Armenian identity and solidarity within the diaspora amid regional instability.
1975
60th anniversary commemorations
Armenian genocide
1984day.year
One hundred and three Korean Martyrs are canonized by Pope John Paul II in Seoul.
In 1984, Pope John Paul II canonized 103 Korean Martyrs in a landmark ceremony in Seoul, recognizing their centuries-long struggle for faith.
The Korean Martyrs include Catholics who died for their faith during waves of persecution from the late 18th to the 19th century.
On May 6, 1984, Pope John Paul II traveled to Seoul to formally canonize 103 individuals as saints.
This was the first papal visit to Korea and marked a historic moment for Korean Catholicism.
The ceremony celebrated stories of devotion, sacrifice, and courage under brutal repression.
Hundreds of thousands of believers gathered to witness the event, demonstrating the church’s growth in Asia.
The canonization strengthened the global Catholic community and inspired renewed religious freedom efforts in Korea.
1984
Korean Martyrs
canonized
Pope John Paul II
Seoul
2013day.year
Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.
Three women held captive for over a decade are rescued alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2013.
On May 6, 2013, police in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered three women—Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight—alive after they had been missing for more than ten years.
The women had been held captive in a residential home and had endured unimaginable abuse.
Their rescue followed a distress call from one of the captives and led to the arrest of the perpetrator, Ariel Castro.
News of their survival and safe return sparked worldwide relief and highlighted the resilience of the human spirit.
The case prompted discussions on missing persons protocols and community vigilance.
2013
Three women
Cleveland, Ohio