THE DAY IN HISTORY · APRIL 6
April 6 in history
What happened on April 6: 3 moments from the Maps of History atlases, in 1868, 1917 and 1930, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Charter Oath
6 Apr 1868 — In the Kyoto palace the young emperor swears five articles before the gods: assemblies and public discussion, unity of high and low, freedom to pursue one’s calling, an end to “base customs” and knowledge sought throughout the world. Former samurai had drafted every line of it.
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The United States declares war on Germany — “the world must be made safe for democracy.”
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— Dandi March
6 Apr 1930 — After 240 miles and 24 days, before the world’s cameras, Gandhi picks up a handful of salt mud on the shore. Within weeks some 60,000 are in jail for making salt. The tax is trivial; the theatre is total.
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