Historical Events
Star Trek Premieres
"Star Trek" film reboot directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto premieres in Austin, Texas
- 71st NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: North Carolina beats Michigan State, 89-72; Tar Heels' 5th national title; Ty Lawson 21 points
- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near L'Aquila, Italy, killing at least 253.
Famous Deaths
- Shawn Mackay, Brumbies rugby player (b. 1982)
About April 6, 2009
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries