06 February - Safer Internet Day

 

Safer Internet Day is an annual event celebrated globally to promote the safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile devices, especially among children and young people. The day is typically marked by various organizations, including schools, non-profits, and businesses, hosting events, workshops, and campaigns to raise awareness about online safety issues.

Safer Internet Day is usually observed on the first Tuesday of February each year. It started in 2004 and has since grown into a significant international initiative. The day aims to encourage discussions about online safety, digital citizenship, and the responsible use of technology. Activities often focus on topics such as cyberbullying prevention, privacy protection, and promoting a positive online environment.

06 February - Joseph Priestley death anniversary

 

Joseph Priestley FRS (24 March 1733 – 6 February 1804) was an English chemist, natural philosopher, separatist theologian, grammarian, multi-subject educator, and liberal political theorist.He published over 150 works, and conducted experiments in electricity and other areas of science. He was a close friend of, and worked in close association with Benjamin Franklin involving electricity experiments.

Priestley is credited with his independent discovery of oxygen by the thermal decomposition of mercuric oxide,having isolated it in 1774.During his lifetime, Priestley's considerable scientific reputation rested on his invention of carbonated water, his writings on electricity, and his discovery of several "airs" (gases), the most famousbeing what Priestley dubbed "dephlogisticated air" (oxygen). Priestley's determination to defend phlogiston theory and to reject what would become the chemical revolution eventually left him isolated within the scientific community.  He passed away in 6 Feb 1804

06 February - George VI death anniversary

George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 06 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first Head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949.  He was beset by smoking-related health problems in the later years of his reign and died of a coronary thrombosis on 6 February 1952. He was succeeded by his elder daughter, Elizabeth II.

06 February - Ronald Reagan Day

 

Ronald Reagan Day is a day of recognition that occurs every 06 February , starting in 2011, in the state of California for Ronald Reagan, who was that state's governor from 1967 to 1975 and President of the United States from 1981 to 1989.

Ronald Reagan Day has also been declared a state holiday in Wisconsin.For the 100th anniversary of Reagan's birthday in 2011, governors in 21 states issued proclamations designating February 6 Ronald Reagan Day.In 2013, 40 governors issued proclamations declaring Ronald Reagan Day in their respective states.

Ronald Wilson Reagan (06 February 1911 – 05 June 2004) was an American politician, union leader, and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Before ascending to the presidency, he previously served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975 and was the president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1947 to 1952 and from 1959 until 1960. 

06 February - James II became King of England,Ireland,Scotland

 

James VII and II (14 October 1633 – 16 September 1701) was King of England and King of Ireland as James II, and King of Scotland as James VII from the death of his elder brother, Charles II, on 6 February 1685. He was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland. His reign is now remembered primarily for conflicts over religious tolerance, but it also involved struggles over the principles of absolutism and the divine right of kings. His deposition ended a century of political and civil strife in England by confirming the primacy of the English Parliament over the Crown.

06 February - Sami National Day

 

Sámi National Day, also known as Sámi Álbmotbeaivi in the Sámi language, is an annual celebration observed on 06 February by the Sámi people, who are the indigenous inhabitants of Sápmi, which encompasses parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia's Kola Peninsula. The date commemorates the first Sámi congress held in Trondheim, Norway, on 06 February 1917.

Sámi National Day is a day for the Sámi people to celebrate and promote their cultural identity, language, and history. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the Sámi community and to highlight the importance of preserving and promoting their unique heritage.

 

06 February - Rubén Darío death anniversary

 

Rubén Darío, born Félix Rubén García Sarmiento (1867–1916), was a Nicaraguan poet who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Spanish-language literature of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He played a crucial role in the Modernismo literary movement, which emerged in Latin America and Spain during that time.

Darío was born on 18 January 1867, in Metapa, Nicaragua (now Ciudad Darío). He began his literary career as a journalist and later became a diplomat, representing Nicaragua in various countries. His travels and exposure to different cultures greatly influenced his poetry.

His poetry is known for its modern and innovative use of language, symbolism, and musicality. Darío's work often explored themes of love, nature, spirituality, and the clash between the modern and the traditional. Some of his most famous works include "Azul" (Blue) and "Prosas Profanas y Otros Poemas" (Profane Hymns and Other Poems).

Rubén Darío's impact on Spanish-language literature was profound, and he is often referred to as the "Prince of Spanish American Poets." His contributions to poetry paved the way for the literary movements that followed, and his legacy continues to influence writers and poets across the Spanish-speaking world.

 Rubén Darío, the Nicaraguan poet, passed away on 06 February 1916.

06 February - Sayajirao gaekwad III death anniversary

 

Sayajirao Gaekwad III (born Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad; 11 March 1863 – 6 February 1939) was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, and is remembered for reforming much of his state during his rule. He belonged to the royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas which ruled parts of present-day Gujarat.

After a long and eventful reign of 63 years, Sayajirao Gaekwad III died on 6 February 1939, one month shy of 76. His grandson and heir, Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad, became the next Maharaja of Baroda.

06 February - Treaty of Waitangi

 

The Treaty of Waitangi is a crucial document in the history of New Zealand, signed between the British Crown and various Māori chiefs. It was signed on February 6, 1840, in Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands, which is located in the far north of New Zealand's North Island.

The treaty was aimed at establishing a legal framework for the peaceful coexistence and cooperation between the British settlers and the indigenous Māori people. The Māori version and the English version of the treaty have some differences in interpretation, which has led to historical and legal debates.

The treaty consists of three articles:

1. The cession of sovereignty (Kawanatanga): The Māori chiefs agreed to cede to the Queen of England/King of England (whichever applicable) all rights and powers of sovereignty over their lands. In return, the chiefs were guaranteed the full rights and protections of British subjects.

2. The protection of Māori property (Tino Rangatiratanga): The Māori were assured that their lands, forests, fisheries, and other possessions would be protected. They were given exclusive rights to sell or otherwise deal with their lands, either to the Crown or to others, as they chose.

3. The granting of citizenship (Oritetanga): Māori were granted the rights and privileges of British subjects.

The interpretation and implementation of the Treaty of Waitangi have been the subject of ongoing debate and legal disputes, particularly regarding issues of land ownership, cultural rights, and the protection of Māori interests. In the late 20th century, there were efforts to address historical grievances through the Waitangi Tribunal, a body established to investigate and make recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to breaches of the treaty by the Crown. The treaty remains a significant aspect of New Zealand's history and its ongoing efforts towards reconciliation and partnership between the Māori people and the government.

06 February - Partap Singh Kairon assassinated on 6 Feb 1965

 

Partap Singh Kairon ( 01 October 1901 – 06 February 1965)was the Chief Minister of the Punjab province (then comprising Punjab, Haryana and part of Himachal Pradesh), and is widely acknowledged as the architect of post-Independence Punjab Province (or Punjab, Haryana and Himachal as of today). Moreover, he was an Indian independence movement leader. He was jailed twice by the British Empire, once for five years for organizing protests against British rule. His political influence and views are still considered to dominate politics in Punjab.

On 06 February 1965, he was on his way from Delhi to Chandigarh when he was waylaid near Rasoi village, Sonipat district, and shot dead along with his personal assistant — an IAS officer, and the driver. The three were murdered by Sucha Bassi, Baldev Singh and Nahar Singh 'Fauji'

06 February - Shyama Shastri death anniversary

 

Shyama Shastri (26 April 1762 – 06 Feb 1827) or Syama Sastri was a musician and composer of Carnatic music. He was the oldest among the Trinity of Carnatic music, Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar being the other two.

Although Śyāma Śastri did not compose as many kritis as his two prolific contemporaries, his compositions are still well known due to the literary, melodic and rhythmic proficiency observed in them. It is said that he composed about three hundred pieces in all

06 February - Motilal Nehru death anniversary

 

Motilal Nehru (06 May 1861 – 06 February 1931) was an Indian lawyer, activist and politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. He also served as the Congress President twice, 1919–1920 and 1928–1929. He was a patriarch of the Nehru-Gandhi family and the father of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He passed away on 06th February 1931