Slideshow: Today In History, Apr. 6
Today is Monday, April 6.
Today's Highlight in History:
1830: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized by Joseph Smith in Fayette, New York.
Rick Bowmer1896: Athens, Greece
In 1896, the first modern Olympic games formally opened in Athens, Greece.
AP1945: Warship Yamato
In 1945, during World War II, the Japanese warship Yamato and nine other vessels sailed on a suicide mission to attack the U.S. fleet off Okinawa; the fleet was intercepted the next day.
ASSOCIATED PRESS1954: Edward R. Murrow
In 1954, a month after being criticized by newsman Edward R. Murrow on CBS' "See It Now," Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R-Wis., given the chance to respond on the program, charged that Murrow had, in the past, "engaged in propaganda for Communist causes."
Matty Zimmerman1963: Polaris Missile System
In 1963, the United States signed an agreement to sell the Polaris missile system to Britain.
Anonymous1965: "Early Bird"
On April 6, 1965, the United States launched Intelsat I, also known as the "Early Bird" communications satellite, into geosynchronous orbit.
ASSOCIATED PRESS1971: Igor Stravinsky
In 1971, Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky, 88, died in New York City.
ASSOCIATED PRESS1998: Tammy Wynette
In 1998, country singer Tammy Wynette died at her Nashville home at age 55.
AP2005: Jalal Talabani
Ten years ago: Iraq's new government finally began to take shape as lawmakers elected as president Jalal Talabani, a Kurdish leader who promised to represent all ethnic and religious groups.
KARIM KADIM2010: Anatoly Dobrynin
Five years ago: Former Soviet diplomat Anatoly Dobrynin, 90, died in Moscow. Actor Corin Redgrave, 70, died in London.
Ira Schwarz2014: Chuck Hagel
One year ago: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivered a two-pronged warning to Asia Pacific nations, announcing in Tokyo that the U.S. would send two additional ballistic missile destroyers to Japan to counter the North Korean threat, and saying China had better respect its neighbors.
Carolyn Kaster2014: Country Music Awards
One year ago: George Strait won his second entertainer of the year - 25 years after winning his first - and Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban teamed up to earn top honors at the Country Music Awards.
Chris Pizzello2014: Mickey Rooney
One year ago: Legendary Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney, 93, died in North Hollywood.
Alex BrandonBirthday: Barry Levinson
Movie director Barry Levinson is 73.
Jonathan ShortBirthday: Bert Blyleven
Baseball Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven is 64.
Erik KellarBirthday: Billy Dee Williams
Actor Billy Dee Williams is 78.
Jerry MoseyBirthday: Candace Cameron-Bure
Actress Candace Cameron Bure is 39.
Richard ShotwellBirthday: Charlie McDermott
Actor Charlie McDermott is 25.
Phil McCartenBirthday: Frank Black
Rock singer-musician Frank Black is 50.
RICK BOWMERBirthday: James D. Watson
Nobel Prize-winning scientist James D. Watson is 87.
THOMAS B. SHEABirthday: Janet Lynn
Olympic bronze medal figure skater Janet Lynn is 62.
ASSOCIATED PRESSBirthday: John Ratzenberger
Actor John Ratzenberger is 68.
STFBirthday: Marilu Henner
Actress Marilu Henner is 63.
Chris PizzelloBirthday: Merle Haggard
Country singer Merle Haggard is 78.
Chris PizzelloBirthday: Michael Rooker
Actor Michael Rooker is 60.
Barry BrecheisenBirthday: Michele Bachmann
Former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., is 59.
Rainier EhrhardtBirthday: Zach Braff
Actor Zach Braff is 40.
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