In History, Today on May 6

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, announced the birth of their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

Venezuela holds presidential elections with very low turnout; Nicolás Maduro wins amid controversy and allegations of fraud.

Three women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight, were rescued from a house in Cleveland, Ohio, after being held captive for over a decade by Ariel Castro.

Francois Hollande was elected President of France, defeating incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Hollande's victory marked a shift in French politics towards the left.

The 'Flash Crash' occurred in the United States, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped about 1,000 points and then recovered within minutes, causing widespread panic and confusion in the financial markets.

Nicolas Sarkozy was elected President of France, defeating Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal.

The final episode of the TV series 'Friends' aired in the United States, marking the end of a ten-year run.

Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn was assassinated in Hilversum, Netherlands, nine days before the general election in which he was expected to perform well.

Pope John Paul II visited Syria, becoming the first pope to enter a mosque. He visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, which is a significant site for both Christians and Muslims.

The Channel Tunnel, linking England and France, was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II and French President François Mitterrand, marking a significant engineering achievement.

Yannick Noah defeated defending champion Bjorn Borg in the quarterfinals of the WCT Tournament of Champions in Forest Hills, New York, marking one of the early major victories in Noah's career.

Roger Bannister, a British athlete, became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, achieving a time of 3 minutes 59.4 seconds.

Joseph Stalin became the Premier of the Soviet Union, consolidating his power and marking a significant moment in Soviet history.

The Hindenburg disaster occurred when the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.

The Exposition Universelle opened in Paris, France, marking the completion of the Eiffel Tower and showcasing technological advancements of the era.

The Chinese Exclusion Act was signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur in the United States. It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States, specifically targeting Chinese laborers.

During the Battle of Williamsburg, part of the Peninsula Campaign in the American Civil War, Confederate forces attacked Union positions in Virginia.

The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, also known as The Great Exhibition or the Crystal Palace Exhibition, opens in London. It was the first international exhibition of manufactured products.

The Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, was officially issued in the United Kingdom, revolutionizing the postal system.

Construction of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand began by order of King Rama I.

Battle of Prague: Frederick the Great defeated the Austrian army under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine in the Seven Years' War.

Louis XIV of France moved his court to the Palace of Versailles, symbolizing the absolute monarchy and the centralization of power in France.

King Henry VIII ordered the arrest of Anne Boleyn and her brother George Boleyn. This was a significant event leading to Anne's trial and execution, influencing the course of English history.

The Sack of Rome by the troops of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, marked a crucial moment in the Italian Wars, leading to significant political and cultural shifts in Italy.

Pope Clement V issued the Papal bull Vox in excelso, formally dissolving the Knights Templar amidst pressure from King Philip IV of France, who sought their wealth and power.

William of Rubruck, a Flemish Franciscan missionary and explorer, began his journey to the Mongol Empire, which he documented extensively, providing insight into Mongol society and culture.

The Battle of Edington took place, where King Alfred the Great of Wessex defeated the Viking army led by Guthrum, marking a turning point in the Viking invasions of England.