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On 6 April 1980, India witnessed the birth of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), co-founded by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani. As a principal political force, BJP stands at the forefront, having governed the nation since 2014. This party emerged from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, established in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. Today, let's delve into the historical significance of 6 April, exploring key events, notable births, and deaths associated with this day across various years.
Here is the list of major events on April 6 over the years
| Year | Events on April 6 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 6 April, 1606 | Prince Khusro, son of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, rebelled against his father. |
2 | 6 April, 1886 | Birth of Siddiqui Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. |
3 | 6 April, 1890 | Birth of Urdu poet Jigar Moradabadi (Ali Sikandar), recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award in 1958. |
4 | 6 April, 1909 | Birth of philanthropist and businessman K.V. Alagappa Ramanatha Chettiar, awarded Padma Bhushan in 1956. |
5 | 6 April, 1930 | Conclusion of the historic Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi. |
6 | 6 April, 1931 | Birth of actress Suchitra Sen, a legend in Bengali and Hindi cinema. |
7 | 6 April, 1942 | Japanese warships attacked Indian territory during World War II. |
8 | 6 April, 1955 | United States conducted a nuclear test, demonstrating its capabilities. |
9 | 6 April, 1956 | Birth of Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar. |
10 | 6 April, 1956 | Birth of Malayalam actor Srinivasan. |
11 | 6 April, 1957 | Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test. |
12 | 6 April, 1973 | Birth of Tamil actor Prashanth. |
13 | 6 April, 1980 | Founding of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani. |
14 | 6 April, 1983 | Death of General Jayanto Nath Choudhury, former Chief of Army Staff and military governor of Hyderabad. |
15 | 6 April, 1984 | Birth of Tamil actor Jai Sampath. |
16 | 6 April, 1990 | Death of B.T. Ranadive, prominent communist politician and trade unionist. |
17 | 6 April, 1999 onwards | Sanjay Suri began his career as an actor and producer in Bollywood. |
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Story first published: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:58 [IST]
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