April 6 1896 — The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. James B. Connelly wins the first event — the hop, step and jump. 1936 — Horton Smith edges Harry Cooper by one stroke to win the Masters. 1941 — Craig Wood beats Byron Nelson by three strokes to win the Masters. 1947 — Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters for the second time with two-stroke victory over Byron Nelson and Frank Stranahan. 1952 — Sam Snead wins his second Masters, beating Jack Burke Jr.Read more on NewsOK.com