February 6: Maximilian I and Elizabeth II Ascend their Thrones and a 'This is Your Life' Goes Wrong

On This Day in History February 6, 2021 Historical Events 1508  Maximilian I proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, 1st Emperor in centuries not to be crowned by the Pope 1778  France recognizes USA, signs Treaty of Alliance in Paris, 1st US treaty 1819  Stamford Raffles founds Singapore as a British trading port 1840  The Treaty of Waitangi is signed between 40 Māori Chiefs (later signed by 500) and representatives of the British crown in Waitangi, New Zealand. The treaty was designed to share sovereignty between the two groups. 1952  Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to the British throne and proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms including Canada, Australia and New Zealand 1989  Solidarity union leader Lech Wałęsa begins negotiating with Polish government More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Aaron Burr (1756 - 1836) Bob Marley (1945 - 1981) J.E.B. Stuart (1833 - 1864) Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Charles II (1630 - 1685) Emilio Aguinaldo (1869 - 1964) More Famous Deaths February 6: Soccer Star Dodges TV Trap How did a 'This Is Your Life' surprise for footballer Danny Blanchflower backfire so badly and end with the Tottenham Hotspur star storming off the set? Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2021 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand