Welcome to the 6 June edition of AssamJobsGuide.com’s “On This Day” series, curated to bring you verified and meaningful historical events from Assam, India, and the world.
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Assam & Northeast India on 6 June
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Continuing Environmental Drives
Following World Environment Day
(5 June), tree-planting drives and awareness campaigns remain active across
Assam. Districts like Barpeta, Dhemaji, and Kaziranga
continue planting native saplings and educating communities this week.
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Literary & Cultural Reflections
During early June, literary forums and cultural
groups in Assam often hold events commemorating figures like Hemchandra
Barua and Lakshminath Bezbaroa, celebrating Assamese language and
heritage through recitals, debates, and essay competitions.
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Key Events in India on 6 June
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1984 – Operation Blue Star’s Climax
On this day, the Indian Army secured the Golden
Temple complex in Amritsar, completing Operation Blue Star. The mission
targeted militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and resulted in
considerable damage to the sacred shrine, deeply affecting Sikh sentiment and
Indian politics.
🚂 1981 – Bihar Train Disaster, India
A passenger train plunged into the Bagmati River in Bihar, resulting in an estimated 500–1,000 deaths. This remains one of the worst railway accidents in Indian history.
👑 1674 – Coronation of Shivaji Maharaj
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was formally crowned as king of the Maratha Empire at Raigad Fort on 6 June 1674, marking a foundational moment in Indian history.
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Global Events on 6 June
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1944 – D‑Day: Allied Landings in Normandy
On 6 June 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in Operation Overlord, initiating a decisive campaign against Nazi Germany in World War II. Over 156,000 troops took part in the largest seaborne invasion in history.
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Notable Birthdays on 6 June
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Indian Personalities
- Gopinath
Bordoloi (1890) – First
post-independence Chief Minister of Assam, remembered for safeguarding the
state’s unity and identity.
- Sunil
Dutt (1929) – Iconic Bollywood actor turned
politician, winner of the Padma Shri.
- Neha
Kakkar (1988) – Popular playback singer from
Rishikesh.
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Global Figures
- Baba
Kharak Singh (1867) – Prominent Indian
freedom fighter and leader of the Sikh political movement.
- Masti
Venkatesha Iyengar (1891) – Jnanpith-winning
Kannada writer and literary icon.
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Notable Deaths on 6 June
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International Figures
- Louis
Chevrolet (1941) – Swiss-American race
car builder and co-founder of the Chevrolet automobile brand.
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Quote of the Day
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.”
— Thomas Jefferson
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Did You Know?
- D-Day,
the Normandy invasion, involved over 5,000 ships, marking history’s
largest amphibious operation.
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Closing Thoughts
6 June weaves together tales of courage—from
the beaches of Normandy to the Golden Temple and the heartlands of Assam. It’s
a date that reminds us of sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring power of
heritage and stewardship.
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