This day in history: 6 march

1323: The Treaty of Paris was signed, resolving territorial disputes between the Count of Holland and the Flemish over Zeeland.
1816: Jews were expelled from Lübeck, Germany, marking a significant moment in European history related to religious intolerance.
1869: Dmitri Mendeleev presented the first periodic table of chemical elements to the Russian Chemical Society, revolutionizing chemistry.
1902: Real Madrid CF was established, becoming one of Europe’s most successful football clubs with multiple domestic and international titles.

1836 – Fall of the Alamo: After a 13-day siege, Mexican forces led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna captured the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. All Texian defenders, including notable figures like Davy Crockett and James Bowie, were killed. The event became a rallying cry for Texian independence with the phrase “Remember the Alamo” inspiring future battles.
1857 – Dred Scott Decision: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford that African Americans, whether free or enslaved, were not U.S. citizens and could not sue in federal court. This decision heightened tensions over slavery and pushed the nation closer to the Civil War.
1820 – Missouri Compromise: President James Monroe signed this legislation allowing Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while Maine entered as a free state. It also prohibited slavery in northern parts of the Louisiana Territory.

1775 – Treaty of Surat: In India, the Treaty of Surat was signed by Raghunath Rao, marking the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War. This treaty played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape during colonial rule.
1915 – Tagore and Gandhi Meet: Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi met for the first time at Shantiniketan, India. This meeting marked the beginning of a historic relationship between two influential figures in India’s independence movement.
1961 – Founding of The Economic Times: The popular English-language newspaper The Economic Times was established in India by the Times Group on this day.

1924 – King Tut’s Tomb Opened: On this day, the Egyptian government opened the mummy case of King Tutankhamun, whose tomb had been discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. This event was significant in uncovering ancient Egyptian history and culture.
1957 – Ghana Gains Independence: On March 6, 1957, Ghana, formerly the Gold Coast, became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from European colonial rule. This marked a pivotal moment in African history and inspired decolonization movements across the continent. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first Prime Minister and later President, played a key role in this achievement. The independence celebrations were attended by global dignitaries, including Martin Luther King Jr. and U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon.