What Happened on June 6, 2010

Historical Events

  • 56th British Academy Television Awards: "The Armstrong and Miller Show" Best Comedy, "Misfits" Best Drama

French Open Men's Tennis

French Open Men's Tennis: Rafael Nadal wins 5th French title; defeats Robin Söderling of Sweden 6-4, 6-2, 6-4

Famous Divorces

  • Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford (40) divorces German entrepreneur Daniel Giersch (34) due to irreconcilable differences after 2 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Beeson, American classical pianist and opera composer (Lizzie Borden; Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines), dies at 88
  • Ladislav Smoljak, Czech director, actor and screenwriter (An Uncertain Season), dies of cancer at 78
  • Marvin Isley, American rock bassist, and songwriter (The Isley Brothers, 1969-84 & 1991-97 - "Fight The Power"), dies from complications of diabetes at 56
  • Paul Wunderlich, German lithographer, surrealist painter, and sculptor, dies at 83
2010 Highlights

About June 6, 2010

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

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