What Happened on March 6, 2006

Historical Events

South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds signs a bill into legislation that would ban most abortions in the state.

Famous Deaths

Anne Braden, American civil rights activist, journalist, and educator, dies at 81
Dana Reeve, American actress, wife of Christopher Reeve and activist (Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation), dies of lung cancer at 44
King Floyd, American soul singer-songwriter ("Groove Me"), dies of complications of a stroke and diabetes at 61

Kirby Puckett (1960-2006)

American Baseball HOF centerfielder (10 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1987, 91; ALCS MVP 1991; 6 × Gold Glove Award; Minnesota Twins), dies of a stroke at 45