April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th if leap year). It 269 days before the end of the year.
Celebrations
There is no celebration for this day!
Events
Launch of Pioneer 11 spacecraft
(April, 6 1973)NASA launched the Pioneer 11 spacecraft, which would become the first spacecraft to visit Saturn and its moon Titan.
First modern Olympic Games
(April, 6 1896)The first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece. The games were held to honor the ancient tradition of the Olympic Games and featured athletes from 14 countries.
Sayings
There is no saying for this day!
Astrology
Sign of the Zodiac: 17th day of the astrological sign of Aries.
Last events added
- Discovery of two new natural satellites for Saturn - August, 16 2004
- Nagasaki atomic bombings - August, 9 1945
- Madagascar becomes a French colony - August, 6 1896
- Atomic bombing of Hiroshima - August, 6 1945
- Explosions at the Port of Beirut - August, 4 2020