Births on March 6

Arthur Roche

Born on March 6, 1950

Arthur Roche, English archbishop

Arthur Roche (born 6 March 1950) is an English prelate of the Catholic Church who has been Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (CDW) since May 2021. He was Secretary of that congregation from 2012 to 2021. Roche was the ninth Roman Catholic Bishop of Leeds from 2004 to 2012, having served previously as Coadjutor Bishop of Leeds and before that as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Westminster. He became an archbishop when he joined the CDW in 2012.

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Events on 1950

23 Jan

Jerusalem
The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
9 Feb

Joseph McCarthy
Second Red Scare: US Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States Department of State of being filled with Communists.
13 May

Silverstone Circuit
The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
11 Jul

International Monetary Fund
Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank.
11 Sep

Harry S. Truman
Korean War: President Harry S. Truman approved military operations north of the 38th parallel.

Births on March 6

Arthur Roche

Born on March 6, 1950

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Events on 1950

Jerusalem

Joseph McCarthy

Silverstone Circuit

International Monetary Fund

Harry S. Truman