On this day

Birth of Emperor Nicholas I

6 July 1796

On June 25 (July 6), 1796, the third son, the future Emperor of Russia (1825-1855), Tsar of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland Nicholas I, was born in the family of Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich (from November 6 (17), Emperor of All Russia Paul I).

The Privy Committee established

6 July 1801

On June 24 (July 6) 1801 was established an unofficial supreme advisory body under Alexander I — the Privy Committee — which included his closest associates, members of the former “Circle of Young Friends”.