International Fire Walking Day. The day celebrates an ancient practice that symbolizes purification and a personal test of courage. He inspires people to overcome their own fears and believe in the inner strength that helps turn challenges into opportunities.
International Asexuality Day. The day raises awareness of asexuality as a legitimate orientation and supports the right of every person to have their sexual identity recognized and respected, regardless of their desires or lack thereof.
International Pillow Fight Day. This day offers a fun and safe opportunity to express energy and play, recalling the joy of childhood. It encourages creativity and play, which can be both fun and liberating.
Also, on April 6, the following events took place at different times:
On April 6, 1327, according to the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch, he met the muse of his life – Laura, whom he loved with great platonic love. It was to her that the poet dedicated sonnets that became classics of world literature for centuries.
On April 6, 1453, the siege of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks began.
On April 6, 1814, after the troops of the Sixth Coalition entered Paris, the French Emperor Napoleon I abdicated.
On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games started in Athens.
On April 6, 1909, the American Robert Peary and his companions were the first in history to reach the North Pole.
April 6, 1938 scientist-chemist Roy Plunkett discovered polytetrafluoroethylene, or Teflon.
On April 6, 1972, the artificial Earth satellite “Cosmos-484” (Zenith-2M) was launched for the purpose of studying solar and cosmic radiation.
On April 6, 1973, the launch of the American automatic interplanetary station “Pioneer-11” towards the planet Saturn was postponed.
On April 6, 1985, the American William Schroeder became the first person in the world to be discharged from the hospital with an artificial heart.
