Historical Events
- First modern Summer Olympic Games open in Athens, Greece; American athlete James Connolly becomes first modern Olympic champion when he wins triple jump (then 2 hops and a jump); later 3rd in long jump, 2nd in high jump
Famous Weddings
Benjamin Harrison
23rd US President Benjamin Harrison (63) weds Mary Scott (37) at St Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City
1896 Highlights
About April 6, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
