June 6 History - June 6th Holiday

Famous Quote For June 6

"Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."

Robert Kennedy, 1964

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June 6 History

1946 - NBA created, w/ 11 original teams

1944 - D-Day - Allied forces led the Normandy landings

1942 - The first nylon parachute jump takes place in Hartford, CT, by Adeline Gray.

1933 - The first drive-in theater opens, in Camden, New Jersey, United States.

1933 - Securities Act of 1933 signed into law.

This Day In Business

1984 - Tetris is released - it would go on to become one of the best selling games in video game history.

This Day In Entertainment

2004 - The puppet musical "Avenue Q" wins three Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical.

This Day In Geography

1913 - Mt. McKinley is successfully climbed for the first time by Hudson Stuck.

This Day In Sports

1992 - Eddie Murray passes Mickey Mantle on the list of the most RBIs all time by a switch hitter.

June 6th Holiday

National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day - Raises awareness for the neurodegenerative genetic disorder and the importance of finding a cure.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She won the 1986 Grammy for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for 'That's What Friends Are For,' which she sang with Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the June 6 Birthday Horoscope.

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