June 06

Sunday 06, 1982:

1982 Lebanon War begins: Forces under Israeli Defense Minister Ariel Sharon invade southern Lebanon in their "Operation Peace for the Galilee," eventually reaching as far north as the capital Beirut.

Saturday 06, 1981:

A passenger train travelling between Mansi and Saharsa, India, jumps the tracks at a bridge crossing the Bagmati river. The government places the official death toll at 268 plus another 300 missing; however, it is generally believed that the actual figure is closer to 1,000 killed.

Thursday 06, 1946:

The Basketball Association of America is formed in New York City.

Thursday 06, 1912:

Eruption of Novarupta in Alaska begins. Second largest volcanic eruption in historic time.

Tuesday 06, 1809:

Sweden promulgates a new Constitution, which restores political power to the Riksdag of the Estates after 20 years of Enlightened absolutism.