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6 April

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Contemporary era

1909

Peary reaches the North Pole

On 6 April 1909, the American Robert Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole.

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Contemporary era

1896

First modern Olympic Games

On 6 April 1896, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1199

Death of Richard the Lionheart

On 6 April 1199, King Richard I of England died of a wound received at the siege of Chalus.

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