What Happened on April 9, 2006

Historical Events

US Masters Golf

70th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Phil Mickelson wins his 2nd green jacket by 2 shots from South African Tim Clark

Famous Deaths

  • Billy Hitchcock, American baseball player, coach, and official (b. 1916)
  • Robin Orr, Scottish composer, dies at 96
  • Vilgot Sjöman, Swedish writer and film director (b. 1924)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About April 9, 2006

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 18 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bad Day - Daniel Powter
  • UK #1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley