Events ranging from political achievements to sports success stories and even cultural significance converge on this date that carries significance throughout the world. Following is an overview of a few of the notable happenings connected with April 6.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (Starting from 2013)
April 6 is celebrated as International Day of Sport for Development and Peace established by the United Nations back in 2013.
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Modern Olympic Games inaugurated (1896)
April 6, 1896, witnessed the start of the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece. Initiated by Pierre de Coubertin, the game was an inspiration taken from ancient Olympics and is considered to be the basis of the modern sports movement.
Salt march arrived at Dandi (1930)
In 1930, on this day, Mahatma Gandhi came to Dandi in Gujarat and launched his famous Salt March. This march was against the salt laws established by the British in India.
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Entry of the US into World War I (April 6, 1917)
The United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, thus entering World War I. It marked a turning point in the war, tilting the balance in favor of the Allies.
Discovery of Teflon (April 6, 1938)
Roy J. Plunkett, a chemist working with DuPont, accidentally discovered Teflon on April 6, 1938. The non-stick material later became widely used in cookware and industrial applications.
