August 06

Monday 06, 1990:

Gulf War: The United Nations Security Council orders a global trade embargo against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Saturday 06, 1960:

Cuban Revolution: In response to a United States embargo, Cuba nationalizes American and foreign-owned property in the nation.

Thursday 06, 1914:

Ten German U-boats leave their base in Heligoland to attack Royal Navy warships in the North Sea, begining the First Battle of the Atlantic.

Tuesday 06, 1861:

British annexation of Lagos, Nigeria.

Saturday 06, 1538:

Bogota, Colombia founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada.