Historical Events
3rd Augusta National
3rd Augusta National Invitation Tournament (Masters) Golf: Horton Smith wins his second Masters, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Harry Cooper, with defending champion Gene Sarazen 3rd
- ANP begins telex service in Amsterdam
- Tornado, kills 203 & injuring 1,800 in Gainesville Georgia
Famous Birthdays
- Manfred Schoof, German free jazz trumpeter and composer (Globe United Orchestra), and educator, born in Magdeburg, Germany
About April 6, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries
