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On April 6, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts from throughout history. The 96th day of the Gregorian calendar is April 6th, which commemorates the first Tony Awards and the launch of the Pioneer 11 spacecraft.
Aries is the zodiac sign for April 6th. André Previn, John Ratzenberger, Paul Rudd, and Zach Braff are all born on April 6th. National Siamese Cat Day, National Student-Athlete Day, and New Beer’s Eve all fall on April 6th. (April 06, 1896) (April 06, 1974) (April 06, 1980) (April 06, 2009) (April 06, 2014) (Died on April 06, 2021)
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When the first modern Olympics opened in Athens on this day in 1896, Pierre, baron de Coubertin, a founder of the International Olympic Committee and its president from 1896 to 1925, achieved his goal of restoring the Olympics. 
The Swedish Europop group ABBA made their international debut when their song Waterloo won the Eurovision Song Contest. 
Post-it Notes were first sold in stores in the United States by the American business 3M, and the small pieces of paper with adhesive strips quickly became a major hit. 
Michael Jordan, largely regarded as the best all-around player in basketball history, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 
Mickey Rooney, an American small actor known for his great energy, charisma, and adaptability, which he displayed in parts such as the wisecracking kid in the Andy Hardy comedies, died at the age of 93.
Hans Küng, Swiss Catholic priest, theologian, and author.(b. 1928).
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