June 6, 2020 - What happened on that day?

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Drive-in Movie Day - On June 6, 1933, the first drive-in theater opened in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. Have you ever been to a drive-in movie? National Pineapple Day 1932 - The first gas tax in the United States is created at $.01 per US gallon (1/4 cent L) sold. 1946 - The Basketball Association of America is founded in New York City. It was later known as the NBA (National Basketball Association). 1955 - Sandra Bernhard was born. She is an American actress, comedian, singer and author. She got her start as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s but is best known for her portrayal of Nancy Bartlett Thomas on Roseanne (1991-1997). She is currently playing Nurse Judy Kubrak in Pose on FX. 1967 - Paul Giamatti was born. He is an American actor. His breakthrough role came about in 1997 in the movie Private Parts. Some of his other movies: Saving Private Ryan, Man on the Moon, Big Momma's House, American Splendor, Sideways, Cinderella Man, Saving Mr. Banks and Straight Outta Compton. He was in the HBO miniseries John Adams and currently is in the Showtime series Billions as U. S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr. (2016-present). Photo Credit: Pixabay