🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on April 6:

2009 — A devastating earthquake struck near L'Aquila, Italy, killing over 300 people and leaving much of the historic city in ruins.

2009 — Basketball icon Michael Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s greatest players.

1909 — Explorer Robert Edwin Peary reached the North Pole, a historic achievement in polar exploration after years of expeditions.

1896 — The modern Olympic Games were revived in Athens after 1503 years, with 13 nations participating in the inaugural event.

1868 — Emperor Meiji issued the Charter Oath, laying the groundwork for Japan’s rapid industrialization and modernization during the Meiji Restoration.

1199 — Richard I (the Lionheart) succumbed to wounds from a crossbow during a siege at Châlus, ending his reign in the Duchy of Aquitaine.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On April 6, we’re singing to:

Raphael (1483) — Renowned Italian painter and architect celebrated for his harmonious compositions and masterful frescoes, including The School of Athens.

Giovanni de’ Medici (1498) — Italian leader and key figure in the early Renaissance known for his influential role in the Medici family’s rise to power in Florence.

Gustave Moreau (1826) — French symbolism painter recognized for his mythological and dreamlike works, such as The Apparition and Jupiter and Semele.

Kurt Georg Kiesinger (1904) — German statesman who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1966 to 1969, during a period of political and economic tension.

Paul Rudd (1969) — American actor known for his roles in Ant-Man, Clueless, and This Is 40, with a career spanning both comedic and dramatic roles.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On April 6, we’re saying goodbye to:

Albrecht Dürer (1528) — German artist widely regarded for his detailed woodcuts and engravings, including Melencolia I and The Knight, Death, and the Devil.

Igor Stravinsky (1971) — Russian composer considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, known for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, and Petrushka.

Isaac Asimov (1992) — American author and professor best known for his science fiction works, including I, Robot and the Foundation series, which shaped modern sci-fi literature.

Rainier III (2005) — Prince of Monaco who ruled for over 50 years, modernized the principality, and was known for his marriage to actress Grace Kelly.

Mickey Rooney (2014) — American actor celebrated for his versatile career in film, television, and theatre, with iconic roles in The Black Stallion and Andy Hardy series.

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