April 6

What happened on April 6 in history

3 events fall on April 6, from 1199 to 1917. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on April 6

  1. 1199

    Richard the Lionheart dies

    A crossbow bolt at a minor French siege kills the crusader king.

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  2. 1896

    The first modern Olympics open

    Athens hosts fourteen nations in the revived games.

    Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

  3. 1917

    The United States enters the First World War

    Congress declares war on Germany after the Zimmermann telegram.

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