1924 Opening of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb

On March 6th, 1924, British archaeologist Howard Carter opened the tomb of King Tutankhamun to the world, revealing a wealth of treasures, including the iconic golden mask. The discovery provided unprecedented insight into ancient Egyptian life, offering a rare glimpse into the burial practices and wealth of the pharaohs.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on March 6:

1981 — Walter Cronkite, dubbed “the most trusted man in America,” signed off after 19 years as the anchor of the CBS Evening News, marking the end of an era in broadcast journalism.

1964 — Cassius Clay, at 22, became Muhammad Ali, beginning a new chapter in his boxing career and a transformative journey in both sport and activism.

1957 — Ghana, led by Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah, became the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, sparking movements across the continent.

1899 — Bayer trademarked Aspirin, the revolutionary painkiller made from acetylsalicylic acid, forever changing the pharmaceutical industry.

1869 — Dmitri Mendeleev unveiled the first periodic table, organizing elements by atomic weight and laying the groundwork for modern chemistry.

1857 — In the Dred Scott decision, US Chief Justice Roger B. Taney ruled that African Americans could not be citizens, intensifying tensions over slavery.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On March 6, we’re singing to:

Michelangelo (1475) — Renowned Italian artist and sculptor best known for masterpieces like the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and the statue David.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806) — Celebrated English poet whose works, including Sonnets from the Portuguese, explored themes of love and social issues.

Valentina Tereshkova (1937) — Soviet cosmonaut, the first woman to fly in space, and pioneer in the field of human space exploration.

David Gilmour (1946) — British musician and guitarist, best known as a member of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd.

Shaquille O'Neal (1972) — Legendary American basketball player, four-time NBA champion, and one of the most dominant players in the history of the sport.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On March 6, we’re saying goodbye to:

Ayn Rand (1982) — Russian-American author and philosopher famous for her novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, promoting the philosophy of Objectivism.

Nancy Reagan (2016) — Former US first lady known for her “just say no” approach to drug addiction prevention and controversy surrounding the AIDS epidemic.

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