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Today in History: April 6

1789
The First U.S. Congress begins regular sessions at Federal Hall in New York City.

1862
Confederate forces attack General Ulysses S. Grant at Shiloh, Tennessee.

1865
At the Battle of Sailer's Creek, a third of Lee's army is cut off by Union troops pursuing him to Appomattox.

1896
The Modern Olympics begin in Athens with eight nations participating.

1917
The United States declares war on Germany and enters World War I on Allied side.

1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson authorizes the use of ground troops in combat operations.

Today in History: Born on April 6
1483
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio), Italian painter (Sistine Madonna).

1786
Sacagawea (also Sacajawea), American explorer.

1937
Merle Haggard, American country musician.


Joke of the Day
Bill pulled up a stool at his favorite bar and announced. “My wife Suzie must love me more than any woman has ever loved any man!” The bartender inquired. “What makes you say that?” Bill beamed with pride, “Last week, I had to take a couple of sick days from work..."
"Suzie was so thrilled to have me around, that every time a mail or delivery person came by, she’d run down the driveway waving her arms hollering, ‘My husband’s home! My husband’s home!’”