Today in History - June 6th

  • 2011- Testing is conducted to confirm whether the E. coli outbreak came from vegetable sprouts in the Uelzen, Germany
  • 2010 - Fighting over the past three days in Darfur, Sudan's western region, has killed 41 people
  • 2005 - On this day in History, Apple Computer announces they will switch to Intel processors in 2006
  • 1994 - 6.0 earthquake/avalanche destroys Toez Colombia, about 1000 killed
  • 1991 - NBC announces Jay Leno will replace Johnny Carson on May 25, 1992
  • 1988 - 3 giant turtles found in Bronx sewage plant
  • 1987 - New York Yankees play their 13,000th game
  • 1983 - Bottle with note of June 9, 1910 found in Queensland
  • 1971 - "Ed Sullivan Show" last broadcasts on CBS-TV
  • 1971 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono unannounced appearance at Fillmore East in New York City
  • 1933 - Today in History, U.S. Employment Service created
  • 1933 – 1st drive-in theater opens, Camden, New Jersey
  • 1795 - Fire destroy 1/3 of Copenhagen; 18,000 injured
  • 1716 - 1st slaves arrive in Louisiana
  • 1002 - Today in History, German king Henry II the Saint crowned

Famous and Historical Birthdays - Say Happy Birthday to . . .

  • Steve Vai – Musician
  • Colin Quinn – Comedian
  • Jay C. Buckey – Physician and Astronaut
  • Harvey Fierstein – Playwright
  • Robert Englund – Actor
  • Sandra Morgan – Olympic Swimmer
  • John Stainer – Composer