World News
Today in History: April 6th─── 08:00 Sun, 06 Apr 2014
Historical Events:
• 2013: 11 people are killed in an attack on a village in Midlu, Nigeria
• 1992: Voting begins on choice of Elvis postage stamps.
• 1973: US launches Pioneer 11 to Jupiter & Saturn.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 2012: "Sex and the City" actor Chris Noth (57) weds actress Tara Wilson (30) in Hawaii.
• 1959: 31st Academy Awards - "Gigi", Susan Hayward & David Niven win.
• 1992: Britain Radio Authority licenses Virgin & TV-AM radio licenses.
Sports:
• 1986: Soccer ball juggled non-stop for 14:14 hrs.
• 1980: 9th Colgate Dinah Shore Golf Championship won by Donna Caponi Young.
• 1988: Fabrice Muamba, Anglo-Congolese footballer is born.
Source: historyorb.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
