It happened on a… April 6

2018

Canadian Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team involved in a bus crash outside Tisdale, Saskatchewan that kills 16.

2009

“Star Trek” film reboot directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto premieres in Austin, Texas.

1991

Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona suspended for 15 month by Italian League for testing positive for cocaine use

1980

Gordie Howe completes record 26th season as a hockey player.

1973

The American League of Major League Baseball begins using the designated hitter.

1968

Pierre Elliott Trudeau chosen as Liberal Party leader on fourth ballot, replacing Lester Pearson.

1938

Teflon invented by Roy J. Plunkett

1916

Charlie Chaplin became the highest-paid film star in the world when he signed a contract with Mutual Film Corporation for $675,000 a year. He was 26 years old.

1909

North Pole reached by Americans Robert Peary (picture) & Matthew Henson.

1906

World’s 1st animated cartoon is released, “Humorous Phases of Funny Faces” by J. Stuart Blackton.

1896

The first modern Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.

1886

City of Vancouver BC incorporated