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Today in History – April 6

1862 – The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a major battle in the Western Theater of the American Civil War, is fought.

Site of the Battle of Shiloh

2009 – The L’Aquila earthquake occurs.

L'Aquila Earthquake April 6, 2009 : San Bernardino church before bell tower collapse