On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
March 6
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Following Joseph Stalin's death, Georgy Malenkov succeeded him as Premier of the Soviet Union.
Wikipedia: Joseph Stalin
In a radio broadcast, Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad announced that American boxer Cassius Clay would change his name to Muhammad Ali (pictured).
Wikipedia: Nation of IslamThe ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized while leaving the harbour of Zeebrugge, Belgium, killing 193 people on board.
Wikipedia: MS Herald of Free Enterprise
The Troubles: In Operation Flavius, the Special Air Service killed three volunteers of the Provisional Irish Republican Army conspiring to bomb a parade of British military bands in Gibraltar.
Wikipedia: The Troubles
The Marine Parade Community Building, the mural cladding of which is the largest installation art in Singapore, was opened.
Wikipedia: Marine Parade Community Building
As part of their investigation into an athletic scandal at Florida State University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association released a report alleging that 61 student athletes had engaged in academic fraud.
Wikipedia: Florida State University academic-athletic scandal