On this day in Europe - 06 August
6 August 2025
On this day in 1806, the Holy Roman Empire ends after a thousand years when Emperor Francis II declares its formal dissolution and he becomes Emperor of Austria.
On this day in 1940, Estonia loses its independence when the Soviet Union annexes the country.
On this day in 1944, the deportation of 70000 Jews from Łódź to Auschwitz begins.
On this day in 1966, the Salazar Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Europe, opens in Lisbon.
On this day in 1940, Estonia loses its independence when the Soviet Union annexes the country.
On this day in 1944, the deportation of 70000 Jews from Łódź to Auschwitz begins.
On this day in 1966, the Salazar Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Europe, opens in Lisbon.