Unless it’s your birthday or you’re marking it in any other way, April 6th tends to get lost in the calendar as just another typical day. But, history tells us that it is by no means an ordinary spot in the calendar – it was a huge day for exploration and award-giving, and you may even share your birthday today with a few surprising celebrities.
To start, here are some of the most important events to have ever taken place on April 6th.