Papal bull of Pope Clement VI issued during the Black Death states Jews are not to blame and encourages their protection
Papal bull of Pope Clement VI issued during the Black Death states Jews are not to blame and encourages their protection
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Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Di
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson and lists American grievances but denies any intent to be independent
US Congress unanimously resolves to name the US currency the "dollar" and adopts decimal coinage
US Congress unanimously resolves to name the US currency the "dollar" and adopts decimal coinage
Louis Pasteur successfully gives an anti-rabies vaccine to 9-year-old Joseph Meister, saving his life
Louis Pasteur was a French chemist, pharmacist, and microbiologist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization, the last of which was...
The Central Executive Committee accepts the Treaty of Union, signed in Moscow in December 1922, and the Russian Empire b
The Central Executive Committee accepts the Treaty of Union, signed in Moscow in December 1922, and the Russian Empire becomes the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Nigerian Civil War erupts as Nigerian forces invade the secessionist state of Biafra
The Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), also known as the Biafran War, Nigeria-Biafra War, or Biafra War, was an armed conflict fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a...
California passes the first no-fault divorce law in the United States
No-fault divorce is the dissolution of a marriage that does not require a showing of wrongdoing by either party.
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
John Lennon (16) and Paul McCartney (15) meet for the first time as Lennon's rock group, the Quarrymen, perform at St. P
John Lennon (16) and Paul McCartney (15) meet for the first time as Lennon's rock group, the Quarrymen, perform at St. Peter's Woolton Parish Church in Liverpool; mutual friend Ivan Vaughn introduces them
MLB Commissioner Ford Frick inaugurates Cy Young Award, to honor baseball's outstanding pitcher of the season
MLB Commissioner Ford Frick inaugurates Cy Young Award, to honor baseball's outstanding pitcher of the season
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Serena Williams beats older sister Venus 7-6, 6-3 for her first Wimbledon singles title
Serena Jameka Williams is an American former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a 12-year deal that could end up being worth US$503 million
British Prince George Duke of York (later George V) marries Princess Victoria of Teck (Queen Mary) at St James's Palace
British Prince George Duke of York (later George V) marries Princess Victoria of Teck (Queen Mary) at St James's Palace
English "James Bond" actor Roger Moore (25) weds second wife Welsh singer Dorothy Squires (38) in Jersey City, New Jerse
English "James Bond" actor Roger Moore (25) weds second wife Welsh singer Dorothy Squires (38) in Jersey City, New Jersey; divorce in 1968
American "Newsweek" journalist Ben Bradlee (34) weds American socialite Antoinette Pinchot (32), the second marriage for
American "Newsweek" journalist Ben Bradlee (34) weds American socialite Antoinette Pinchot (32), the second marriage for both; divorce in 1975
Actress Bette Davis (52) divorces actor Gary Merrill (46) after almost 10 years of marriage
Actress Bette Davis (52) divorces actor Gary Merrill (46) after almost 10 years of marriage
Actress Rachael Bella (25) divorces "Terminator 2" actor Eddie Furlong (31) due to irreconcilable differences after 3 ye
Actress Rachael Bella (25) divorces "Terminator 2" actor Eddie Furlong (31) due to irreconcilable differences after 3 years of marriage
Singer Ricky Martin and Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yose announce their decision to divorce after six years of marriage
Singer Ricky Martin and Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yose announce their decision to divorce after six years of marriage [1]
Maya ruler of Palenque K'inich Kan Bahlam dedicates the Temple of the Inscriptions to Pakal, his recently deceased fathe
Maya ruler of Palenque K'inich Kan Bahlam dedicates the Temple of the Inscriptions to Pakal, his recently deceased father and the city's greatest ruler
Battle of Pontlevoy: one of largest battles of early Medieval France won by Fulk the Black and Hebert I of Maine against
Battle of Pontlevoy: one of largest battles of early Medieval France won by Fulk the Black and Hebert I of Maine against Odo II of Blois in the Loire Valley
The Battle of Ménfő takes place in Hungary, won by a German force led by Peter Orseolo over Hungarians
The Battle of Ménfő takes place in Hungary, won by a German force led by Peter Orseolo over Hungarians
Mindaugas is crowned King of Lithuania
Mindaugas (1203 – 12 September 1263) was the first known Grand Duke of Lithuania and the only crowned King of Lithuania.
Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus is burned at the stake in Constance, Germany
Jan Hus, sometimes anglicized as John Goose or John Huss, and referred to in historical texts as Iohannes Hvs or Johannes Huss, was a Czech theologian and philosopher who became a Church reformer and...
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
England and Scotland sign Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the Scottish Lords of the...
Córdoba in Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera
Córdoba is a city in central Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about 700 km (435 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires.
English admiral Francis Drake takes Portuguese Forts at Taag
English admiral Francis Drake takes Portuguese Forts at Taag
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Dutch governor general John Pieterszoon Coen takes Banda islands, 15,000 die
Dutch governor general John Pieterszoon Coen takes Banda islands, 15,000 die
Swedish troops under Gustaf II Adolf land at Peenemunde
Swedish troops under Gustaf II Adolf land at Peenemunde
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Battle at La Marfée Sedan: Earl Soisson beats French government army
Battle at La Marfée Sedan: Earl Soisson beats French government army
Fire on Dutch Dam (Amsterdam's city hall burns)
Fire on Dutch Dam (Amsterdam's city hall burns)
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
French troops conquer Maastricht as part of the Franco-Dutch War
The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies.
British General Burgoyne captures Fort Ticonderoga from Americans
The siege of Fort Ticonderoga occurred between 2 July and 6 July 1777 at Fort Ticonderoga, near the southern end of Lake Champlain in the state of New York.
British-French sea battle at Negapatam (off India)
The Battle of Negapatam was the third in a series of battles fought between a British fleet, under Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Hughes, and a French fleet, under the Bailli de Suffren, off the coast of...
French government proclaims end to stamp/land tax
French government proclaims end to stamp/land tax
French Revolution: the National Assembly forms a committee of thirty members to write a new constitution
The French Revolution was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the Coup of 18 Brumaire on 9 November 1799.
US law makes aliens "liable to be apprehended, restrained, ... & removed as alien enemies"
US law makes aliens "liable to be apprehended, restrained, ... & removed as alien enemies"
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
Christian Hebbel's "Judith" premieres in Berlin
Christian Hebbel's "Judith" premieres in Berlin
1st Republican state convention held in Jackson, Michigan
1st Republican state convention held in Jackson, Michigan
Lyman Blake patents a shoe manufacturing machine
Lyman Blake patents a shoe manufacturing machine
Skirmish at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas (106 casualties)
Skirmish at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas (106 casualties)
Battle of Williamsport, Maryland [-Jul 07]
Battle of Williamsport, Maryland [-Jul 07]
Black candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Dr J. H. Harris defeated
Black candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Dr J. H. Harris defeated
14 Russian Jews from Bilu arrive in Jaffa, Palestine
14 Russian Jews from Bilu arrive in Jaffa, Palestine
Horlick's of Wisconsin offers 1st malted milk to public
Horlick's of Wisconsin offers 1st malted milk to public
Dadabhai Naoroji elected as first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain
Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917) was an Indian political leader, merchant, scholar and writer who played a prominent role in both Indian and British public life.
The small town of Pomeroy, Iowa, is nearly destroyed by a tornado that kills 71 people and injures 200
The small town of Pomeroy, Iowa, is nearly destroyed by a tornado that kills 71 people and injures 200
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
US Senate agrees to annex Hawaii
Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S.
George Wyman arrives in NYC by motorcycle 51 days out of San Francisco
George Wyman arrives in NYC by motorcycle 51 days out of San Francisco
Tom Reece takes 5 weeks to compile the highest recorded billiards break in a match (499,135) in London, his 'cradle' can
Tom Reece takes 5 weeks to compile the highest recorded billiards break in a match (499,135) in London, his 'cradle' cannon method is soon banned
Donald Lippincott runs world record 100m (10.6)
Donald Lippincott runs world record 100m (10.6)
The second of four fatal Jersey Shore shark attacks occurs at Spring Lake when Charles Bruder (27) bleeds to death, five
The second of four fatal Jersey Shore shark attacks occurs at Spring Lake when Charles Bruder (27) bleeds to death, five days after the first
British R-34 lands in NY, 1st airship to cross Atlantic (108 hr)
British R-34 lands in NY, 1st airship to cross Atlantic (108 hr)
New York Yankees score MLB record 14 runs in 5th inning of a 17-0 rout of Washington Senators
New York Yankees score MLB record 14 runs in 5th inning of a 17-0 rout of Washington Senators
Dutch auto/airplane manufacturer Trompenburg declares bankruptcy
Dutch auto/airplane manufacturer Trompenburg declares bankruptcy
Rail crash on New Zealand's main trunk line; 17 killed and 28 injured
Rail crash on New Zealand's main trunk line; 17 killed and 28 injured
First photo is sent experimentally across the Atlantic by radio from the US to England
First photo is sent experimentally across the Atlantic by radio from the US to England
First all-talking motion picture shown in NY (Lights of New York)
First all-talking motion picture shown in NY (Lights of New York)
St. Louis Cardinals set MLB run record with 28 runs on 28 hits (28-6 v Phillies)
The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis.
Fred Newton (27) commences attempt to swim entire length of the Mississippi River from Ford Dam, Minnesota, to New Orlea
Fred Newton (27) commences attempt to swim entire length of the Mississippi River from Ford Dam, Minnesota, to New Orleans, Louisiana; he covers 1826 miles over 176 days, almost twice the 90 days he estimates
Cubs' future All Star shortstop Billy Jurges is shot twice in Chicago hotel room by a spurned girlfriend, Violet Popovic
Cubs' future All Star shortstop Billy Jurges is shot twice in Chicago hotel room by a spurned girlfriend, Violet Popovich Valli; no charges laid
Dutch architect Adriaan van de Steur's Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen opens in Rotterdam
Municipal Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen]) is an art museum in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
°F (46°C), Moorhead, Minnesota (state record)
°F (46°C), Moorhead, Minnesota (state record)
German Nazis close last Jewish enterprises
German Nazis close last Jewish enterprises
2nd day of Battle of Kursk, USSR: Operation Citadel: 25,000 Germans killed
2nd day of Battle of Kursk, USSR: Operation Citadel: 25,000 Germans killed
Cincinnati Reds catcher Walker Cooper goes 6 for 7, (3 HRs, 3 singles, 5 runs scored, 10 RBI) in 23-4 win v Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds catcher Walker Cooper goes 6 for 7, (3 HRs, 3 singles, 5 runs scored, 10 RBI) in 23-4 win v Chicago Cubs
German DR recognizes Oder-Neisse borders with Poland
The flight and expulsion of Germans from Poland was the largest of a series of flights and expulsions of Germans in Europe during and after World War II.
Last tram ride in London
Last tram ride in London
KMOS TV channel 6 in Sedalia-Warrensburg, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
KMOS TV channel 6 in Sedalia-Warrensburg, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
Cleveland outfielder Jim Busby hits a second grand slam on consecutive days during Indians 4-2 win v Kansas City A's
Cleveland outfielder Jim Busby hits a second grand slam on consecutive days during Indians 4-2 win v Kansas City A's
Adolfo López Mateos elected President of Mexico
Adolfo López Mateos was a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964.
Saar becomes part of German Federal Republic
Saar becomes part of German Federal Republic
Dr Barbara Moore completes a 3,207 mile walk from LA to NYC
Dr Barbara Moore completes a 3,207 mile walk from LA to NYC
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
South African workers' union leader Billy Nair (33) arrested and charged with sabotage and attempting to overthrow the g
South African workers' union leader Billy Nair (33) arrested and charged with sabotage and attempting to overthrow the government
Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) declares independence from the United Kingdom
Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) declares independence from the United Kingdom
Psychedelic rock band "Jefferson Airplane" forms in San Francisco, California
Psychedelic rock is a subgenre of rock music that originally emerged during the mid-1960s, inspired by psychedelic culture and primarily centered around the influence of psychoactive and...
Malawi becomes a republic, Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda becomes president
Hastings Kamuzu Banda (1898 or 1906 – 25 November 1997) was a Malawian politician who served as the leader of Malawi from 1964 to 1994.
Sacharov publishes "Manifest of 10,000 words"
Sacharov publishes "Manifest of 10,000 words"
A member of the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA) is killed in a premature explosion in County Tipperary, Republic o
A member of the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA) is killed in a premature explosion in County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland
Argentine government falls
Argentine government falls
Soyuz 21 carries two cosmonauts to Salyut 5 space station
Salyut 5, also known as OPS-3, was a Soviet space station. Launched in 1976 as part of the Salyut programme, it was the third and last Almaz space station to be launched for the Soviet military.
France performs nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll
France performs nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll
A sleeping car catches fire in Taunton, Somerset, killing twelve people
A sleeping car catches fire in Taunton, Somerset, killing twelve people
IRA bomb explodes in British consulate in Antwerp
IRA bomb explodes in British consulate in Antwerp
France performs nuclear test
France performs nuclear test
Supreme Court rules retirement plans can't pay women less
Supreme Court rules retirement plans can't pay women less
New Zealand sisters Liz and Rose Signal become the first twins to play in the same cricket Test match, v England at Head
New Zealand sisters Liz and Rose Signal become the first twins to play in the same cricket Test match, v England at Headingley
Atlanta infielder Bob Horner becomes 11th player to hit 4 home runs in a MLB game during Braves 11-8 loss v Montreal
Atlanta infielder Bob Horner becomes 11th player to hit 4 home runs in a MLB game during Braves 11-8 loss v Montreal
First of three massacres by Sikh extremists takes place in India
First of three massacres by Sikh extremists takes place in India
"Piper Alpha" oil drilling platform explosion kills 167 in the North Sea about 190 km (120 miles) north-east of Aberdee
"Piper Alpha" oil drilling platform explosion kills 167 in the North Sea about 190 km (120 miles) north-east of Aberdeen, Scotland; rig operated by Occidental Petroleum (Caledonia) Limited, explodes, 167 die
England cricket batsman Graham Thorpe scores 114 on Test debut, in drawn 3rd Test v Australia at Trent Bridge
Graham Paul Thorpe (1 August 1969 – 4 August 2024) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Surrey and represented England in 100 Test matches.
Venezuelan Congress approves the country's first investment law allowing for foreign participation in oil exploration an
Venezuelan Congress approves the country's first investment law allowing for foreign participation in oil exploration and production
In a 2-0 win v Brewers, New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 20 consecutive saves en route to 24
In a 2-0 win v Brewers, New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 20 consecutive saves en route to 24
Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh completes twin centuries (108 & 116) in 268 run 3rd Test win v England at Old Tra
Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh completes twin centuries (108 & 116) in 268 run 3rd Test win v England at Old Trafford
England cricket spin bowler Robert Croft saves England from defeat with a famous unbeaten 37 in 190 minutes on day 5 of
England cricket spin bowler Robert Croft saves England from defeat with a famous unbeaten 37 in 190 minutes on day 5 of 2nd Test v South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester
U.S. Army private Barry Winchell dies from baseball-bat injuries inflicted in his sleep the previous day by fellow soldi
U.S. Army private Barry Winchell dies from baseball-bat injuries inflicted in his sleep the previous day by fellow soldiers for his relationship with transgendered showgirl and former Navy combat medic, Calpernia Addams
Real estate developer Stan Kroenke announces the acquisition of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Pepsi Cen
Real estate developer Stan Kroenke announces the acquisition of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Pepsi Centre for $450m from the Ascent Entertainment Group
70-meter Eupatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to 5 stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri, HD 1
70-meter Eupatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to 5 stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri, HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris that will arrive in 2036, 2040, May 2044, September 2044, and 2049, respectively
IOC awards London the right to host the Games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 with a vote of 54 to 50 over Paris on the four
IOC awards London the right to host the Games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 with a vote of 54 to 50 over Paris on the fourth and final ballot.
The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years
The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years
Jadranka Kosor becomes the first female Prime Minister of Croatia
Jadranka Kosor is a Croatian politician and former journalist who served as Prime Minister of Croatia from 2009 to 2011, having taken office following the sudden resignation of her predecessor Ivo...
Gunmen kill 18 people in Turbat, Pakistan
Gunmen kill 18 people in Turbat, Pakistan
14 people are killed after a train runs over a rickshaw in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
14 people are killed after a train runs over a rickshaw in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
Israeli Air Force strike kills 7 Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip
Israeli Air Force strike kills 7 Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip
African American Alton Sterling is shot by Louisiana police in Baton Rouge, while being restrained on the ground, the ki
African American Alton Sterling is shot by Louisiana police in Baton Rouge, while being restrained on the ground, the killing is filmed
France announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040
France announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for nearly 2 million.
Jorge Masvidal (34-13) sets a UFC record by needing just 5 seconds to KO Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC) during their welterweig
Jorge Masvidal (34-13) sets a UFC record by needing just 5 seconds to KO Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC) during their welterweight bout at UFC 239 in Las Vegas, Nevada
America officially begins withdrawing from the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is la
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is later charged with first-degree murder [1]
Suriname parliament elects Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country's first female president [1]
Suriname parliament elects Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country's first female president [1]
Famous Births on July 6
birth
Frida Kahlo is born
Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter, known for mexican painter, was born on 1907-07-06. Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works…
birth
Tenzin Gyatso is born
Tenzin Gyatso is born
birth
Nursultan Nazarbayev is born
Nursultan Nazarbayev is born
birth
George W. Bush is born
George W. Bush is born
birth
Janet Leigh is born
Janet Leigh, American actress and author, known for american actress and author, was born on 1927-07-06.
birth
Sylvester Stallone is born
Sylvester Stallone, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1947-07-06.
birth
Geoffrey Rush is born
Geoffrey Rush, Australian actor, known for australian actor, was born on 1952-07-06. Geoffrey Roy Rush is an Australian actor.
birth
50 Cent is born
50 Cent, American rapper and actor, known for american rapper and actor, was born on 1976-07-06.
birth
Kevin Hart is born
Kevin Hart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, was born on 1980-07-06. Kevin Darnell Hart is an American comedian and actor.
birth
Bill Haley is born
Bill Haley, American musician, known for american rock and roll music pioneer, was born on 1925-07-06.
birth
Willie Randolph is born
Willie Randolph, American athlete, known for american baseball player and coach, was born on 1955-07-06.
birth
Maximilian I is born
Maximilian I is born
birth
Nancy Reagan is born
Nancy Reagan is born
Notable Deaths on July 6
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Guy de Maupassant dies
Guy de Maupassant, French writer, known for french writer, died on 1893-07-06. Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well…
death
Louis Armstrong dies
Louis Armstrong, American jazz trumpeter and singer, known for american jazz trumpeter and singer, died on 1971-07-06.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What happened on July 6, 1785?
- US Congress unanimously resolves to name the US currency the "dollar" and adopts decimal coinage
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- The Central Executive Committee accepts the Treaty of Union, signed in Moscow in December 1922, and the Russian Empire becomes the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Complete Timeline — July 6 Through the Ages
Maya ruler of Palenque K'inich Kan Bahlam dedicates the Temple of the Inscriptions to Pakal, his recently deceased fathe
Maya ruler of Palenque K'inich Kan Bahlam dedicates the Temple of the Inscriptions to Pakal, his recently deceased father and the city's greatest ruler
Battle of Pontlevoy: one of largest battles of early Medieval France won by Fulk the Black and Hebert I of Maine against
Battle of Pontlevoy: one of largest battles of early Medieval France won by Fulk the Black and Hebert I of Maine against Odo II of Blois in the Loire Valley
The Battle of Ménfő takes place in Hungary, won by a German force led by Peter Orseolo over Hungarians
The Battle of Ménfő takes place in Hungary, won by a German force led by Peter Orseolo over Hungarians
Mindaugas is crowned King of Lithuania
Mindaugas (1203 – 12 September 1263) was the first known Grand Duke of Lithuania and the only crowned King of Lithuania.
Papal bull of Pope Clement VI issued during the Black Death states Jews are not to blame and encourages their protection
Papal bull of Pope Clement VI issued during the Black Death states Jews are not to blame and encourages their protection
Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus is burned at the stake in Constance, Germany
Jan Hus, sometimes anglicized as John Goose or John Huss, and referred to in historical texts as Iohannes Hvs or Johannes Huss, was a Czech theologian and philosopher who became a Church reformer and...
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
Opening ceremony of Kyoto's Daitokuji Shinju at the sub-temple
England and Scotland sign Treaty of Edinburgh
The Treaty of Edinburgh (also known as the Treaty of Leith) was a treaty drawn up on 5 July 1560 between the Commissioners of Queen Elizabeth I of England with the assent of the Scottish Lords of the...
Córdoba in Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera
Córdoba is a city in central Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about 700 km (435 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires.
English admiral Francis Drake takes Portuguese Forts at Taag
English admiral Francis Drake takes Portuguese Forts at Taag
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Majesteitsbrief: Emperor Rudolf II grants Bohemia freedom of religion
Dutch governor general John Pieterszoon Coen takes Banda islands, 15,000 die
Dutch governor general John Pieterszoon Coen takes Banda islands, 15,000 die
Swedish troops under Gustaf II Adolf land at Peenemunde
Swedish troops under Gustaf II Adolf land at Peenemunde
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Johan van Walbeeck's ships bypass St-Anna Bay, Curaçao
Battle at La Marfée Sedan: Earl Soisson beats French government army
Battle at La Marfée Sedan: Earl Soisson beats French government army
Fire on Dutch Dam (Amsterdam's city hall burns)
Fire on Dutch Dam (Amsterdam's city hall burns)
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
LaSalle leaves Montreal to explore Ohio River
French troops conquer Maastricht as part of the Franco-Dutch War
The Franco-Dutch War, 1672 to 1678, was primarily fought by France and the Dutch Republic, with both sides backed at different times by a variety of allies.
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Di
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson and lists American grievances but denies any intent to be independent
British General Burgoyne captures Fort Ticonderoga from Americans
The siege of Fort Ticonderoga occurred between 2 July and 6 July 1777 at Fort Ticonderoga, near the southern end of Lake Champlain in the state of New York.
British-French sea battle at Negapatam (off India)
The Battle of Negapatam was the third in a series of battles fought between a British fleet, under Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Hughes, and a French fleet, under the Bailli de Suffren, off the coast of...
US Congress unanimously resolves to name the US currency the "dollar" and adopts decimal coinage
US Congress unanimously resolves to name the US currency the "dollar" and adopts decimal coinage
French government proclaims end to stamp/land tax
French government proclaims end to stamp/land tax
French Revolution: the National Assembly forms a committee of thirty members to write a new constitution
The French Revolution was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the Coup of 18 Brumaire on 9 November 1799.
US law makes aliens "liable to be apprehended, restrained, ... & removed as alien enemies"
US law makes aliens "liable to be apprehended, restrained, ... & removed as alien enemies"
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
Battle at Algeciras: French fleet beats British
Maximilian I is born
Maximilian I is born
Christian Hebbel's "Judith" premieres in Berlin
Christian Hebbel's "Judith" premieres in Berlin
1st Republican state convention held in Jackson, Michigan
1st Republican state convention held in Jackson, Michigan
Lyman Blake patents a shoe manufacturing machine
Lyman Blake patents a shoe manufacturing machine
Skirmish at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas (106 casualties)
Skirmish at Devall's Bluff, Arkansas (106 casualties)
Battle of Williamsport, Maryland [-Jul 07]
Battle of Williamsport, Maryland [-Jul 07]
Black candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Dr J. H. Harris defeated
Black candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Dr J. H. Harris defeated
14 Russian Jews from Bilu arrive in Jaffa, Palestine
14 Russian Jews from Bilu arrive in Jaffa, Palestine
Louis Pasteur successfully gives an anti-rabies vaccine to 9-year-old Joseph Meister, saving his life
Louis Pasteur was a French chemist, pharmacist, and microbiologist renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization, the last of which was...
Horlick's of Wisconsin offers 1st malted milk to public
Horlick's of Wisconsin offers 1st malted milk to public
Dadabhai Naoroji elected as first Indian Member of Parliament in Britain
Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917) was an Indian political leader, merchant, scholar and writer who played a prominent role in both Indian and British public life.
British Prince George Duke of York (later George V) marries Princess Victoria of Teck (Queen Mary) at St James's Palace
British Prince George Duke of York (later George V) marries Princess Victoria of Teck (Queen Mary) at St James's Palace
The small town of Pomeroy, Iowa, is nearly destroyed by a tornado that kills 71 people and injures 200
The small town of Pomeroy, Iowa, is nearly destroyed by a tornado that kills 71 people and injures 200
Guy de Maupassant dies
Guy de Maupassant, French writer, known for french writer, died on 1893-07-06. Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well…
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
US Senate agrees to annex Hawaii
Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S.
George Wyman arrives in NYC by motorcycle 51 days out of San Francisco
George Wyman arrives in NYC by motorcycle 51 days out of San Francisco
Tom Reece takes 5 weeks to compile the highest recorded billiards break in a match (499,135) in London, his 'cradle' can
Tom Reece takes 5 weeks to compile the highest recorded billiards break in a match (499,135) in London, his 'cradle' cannon method is soon banned
Frida Kahlo is born
Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter, known for mexican painter, was born on 1907-07-06. Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works…
Donald Lippincott runs world record 100m (10.6)
Donald Lippincott runs world record 100m (10.6)
The second of four fatal Jersey Shore shark attacks occurs at Spring Lake when Charles Bruder (27) bleeds to death, five
The second of four fatal Jersey Shore shark attacks occurs at Spring Lake when Charles Bruder (27) bleeds to death, five days after the first
British R-34 lands in NY, 1st airship to cross Atlantic (108 hr)
British R-34 lands in NY, 1st airship to cross Atlantic (108 hr)
New York Yankees score MLB record 14 runs in 5th inning of a 17-0 rout of Washington Senators
New York Yankees score MLB record 14 runs in 5th inning of a 17-0 rout of Washington Senators
Nancy Reagan is born
Nancy Reagan is born
Dutch auto/airplane manufacturer Trompenburg declares bankruptcy
Dutch auto/airplane manufacturer Trompenburg declares bankruptcy
The Central Executive Committee accepts the Treaty of Union, signed in Moscow in December 1922, and the Russian Empire b
The Central Executive Committee accepts the Treaty of Union, signed in Moscow in December 1922, and the Russian Empire becomes the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Rail crash on New Zealand's main trunk line; 17 killed and 28 injured
Rail crash on New Zealand's main trunk line; 17 killed and 28 injured
First photo is sent experimentally across the Atlantic by radio from the US to England
First photo is sent experimentally across the Atlantic by radio from the US to England
Bill Haley is born
Bill Haley, American musician, known for american rock and roll music pioneer, was born on 1925-07-06.
Janet Leigh is born
Janet Leigh, American actress and author, known for american actress and author, was born on 1927-07-06.
First all-talking motion picture shown in NY (Lights of New York)
First all-talking motion picture shown in NY (Lights of New York)
St. Louis Cardinals set MLB run record with 28 runs on 28 hits (28-6 v Phillies)
The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis.
Fred Newton (27) commences attempt to swim entire length of the Mississippi River from Ford Dam, Minnesota, to New Orlea
Fred Newton (27) commences attempt to swim entire length of the Mississippi River from Ford Dam, Minnesota, to New Orleans, Louisiana; he covers 1826 miles over 176 days, almost twice the 90 days he estimates
Cubs' future All Star shortstop Billy Jurges is shot twice in Chicago hotel room by a spurned girlfriend, Violet Popovic
Cubs' future All Star shortstop Billy Jurges is shot twice in Chicago hotel room by a spurned girlfriend, Violet Popovich Valli; no charges laid
Dutch architect Adriaan van de Steur's Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen opens in Rotterdam
Municipal Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen]) is an art museum in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
°F (46°C), Moorhead, Minnesota (state record)
°F (46°C), Moorhead, Minnesota (state record)
Tenzin Gyatso is born
Tenzin Gyatso is born
German Nazis close last Jewish enterprises
German Nazis close last Jewish enterprises
Nursultan Nazarbayev is born
Nursultan Nazarbayev is born
2nd day of Battle of Kursk, USSR: Operation Citadel: 25,000 Germans killed
2nd day of Battle of Kursk, USSR: Operation Citadel: 25,000 Germans killed
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
Abbott and Costello's film "The Naughty Nineties" released; features longest version of their "Who's on First?" routine
George W. Bush is born
George W. Bush is born
Sylvester Stallone is born
Sylvester Stallone, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1947-07-06.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Walker Cooper goes 6 for 7, (3 HRs, 3 singles, 5 runs scored, 10 RBI) in 23-4 win v Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds catcher Walker Cooper goes 6 for 7, (3 HRs, 3 singles, 5 runs scored, 10 RBI) in 23-4 win v Chicago Cubs
German DR recognizes Oder-Neisse borders with Poland
The flight and expulsion of Germans from Poland was the largest of a series of flights and expulsions of Germans in Europe during and after World War II.
Last tram ride in London
Last tram ride in London
Geoffrey Rush is born
Geoffrey Rush, Australian actor, known for australian actor, was born on 1952-07-06. Geoffrey Roy Rush is an Australian actor.
English "James Bond" actor Roger Moore (25) weds second wife Welsh singer Dorothy Squires (38) in Jersey City, New Jerse
English "James Bond" actor Roger Moore (25) weds second wife Welsh singer Dorothy Squires (38) in Jersey City, New Jersey; divorce in 1968
KMOS TV channel 6 in Sedalia-Warrensburg, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
KMOS TV channel 6 in Sedalia-Warrensburg, MO (PBS) begins broadcasting
Willie Randolph is born
Willie Randolph, American athlete, known for american baseball player and coach, was born on 1955-07-06.
MLB Commissioner Ford Frick inaugurates Cy Young Award, to honor baseball's outstanding pitcher of the season
MLB Commissioner Ford Frick inaugurates Cy Young Award, to honor baseball's outstanding pitcher of the season
American "Newsweek" journalist Ben Bradlee (34) weds American socialite Antoinette Pinchot (32), the second marriage for
American "Newsweek" journalist Ben Bradlee (34) weds American socialite Antoinette Pinchot (32), the second marriage for both; divorce in 1975
Cleveland outfielder Jim Busby hits a second grand slam on consecutive days during Indians 4-2 win v Kansas City A's
Cleveland outfielder Jim Busby hits a second grand slam on consecutive days during Indians 4-2 win v Kansas City A's
John Lennon (16) and Paul McCartney (15) meet for the first time as Lennon's rock group, the Quarrymen, perform at St. P
John Lennon (16) and Paul McCartney (15) meet for the first time as Lennon's rock group, the Quarrymen, perform at St. Peter's Woolton Parish Church in Liverpool; mutual friend Ivan Vaughn introduces them
Adolfo López Mateos elected President of Mexico
Adolfo López Mateos was a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964.
Saar becomes part of German Federal Republic
Saar becomes part of German Federal Republic
Actress Bette Davis (52) divorces actor Gary Merrill (46) after almost 10 years of marriage
Actress Bette Davis (52) divorces actor Gary Merrill (46) after almost 10 years of marriage
Dr Barbara Moore completes a 3,207 mile walk from LA to NYC
Dr Barbara Moore completes a 3,207 mile walk from LA to NYC
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
Emir Said al-Djazairi takes van Algerian throne in Syria
South African workers' union leader Billy Nair (33) arrested and charged with sabotage and attempting to overthrow the g
South African workers' union leader Billy Nair (33) arrested and charged with sabotage and attempting to overthrow the government
Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) declares independence from the United Kingdom
Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) declares independence from the United Kingdom
Psychedelic rock band "Jefferson Airplane" forms in San Francisco, California
Psychedelic rock is a subgenre of rock music that originally emerged during the mid-1960s, inspired by psychedelic culture and primarily centered around the influence of psychoactive and...
Malawi becomes a republic, Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda becomes president
Hastings Kamuzu Banda (1898 or 1906 – 25 November 1997) was a Malawian politician who served as the leader of Malawi from 1964 to 1994.
Nigerian Civil War erupts as Nigerian forces invade the secessionist state of Biafra
The Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), also known as the Biafran War, Nigeria-Biafra War, or Biafra War, was an armed conflict fought between Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, a...
Sacharov publishes "Manifest of 10,000 words"
Sacharov publishes "Manifest of 10,000 words"
California passes the first no-fault divorce law in the United States
No-fault divorce is the dissolution of a marriage that does not require a showing of wrongdoing by either party.
A member of the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA) is killed in a premature explosion in County Tipperary, Republic o
A member of the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA) is killed in a premature explosion in County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland
Louis Armstrong dies
Louis Armstrong, American jazz trumpeter and singer, known for american jazz trumpeter and singer, died on 1971-07-06.
Argentine government falls
Argentine government falls
Soyuz 21 carries two cosmonauts to Salyut 5 space station
Salyut 5, also known as OPS-3, was a Soviet space station. Launched in 1976 as part of the Salyut programme, it was the third and last Almaz space station to be launched for the Soviet military.
50 Cent is born
50 Cent, American rapper and actor, known for american rapper and actor, was born on 1976-07-06.
France performs nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll
France performs nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll
A sleeping car catches fire in Taunton, Somerset, killing twelve people
A sleeping car catches fire in Taunton, Somerset, killing twelve people
IRA bomb explodes in British consulate in Antwerp
IRA bomb explodes in British consulate in Antwerp
France performs nuclear test
France performs nuclear test
Kevin Hart is born
Kevin Hart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, was born on 1980-07-06. Kevin Darnell Hart is an American comedian and actor.
Supreme Court rules retirement plans can't pay women less
Supreme Court rules retirement plans can't pay women less
New Zealand sisters Liz and Rose Signal become the first twins to play in the same cricket Test match, v England at Head
New Zealand sisters Liz and Rose Signal become the first twins to play in the same cricket Test match, v England at Headingley
Atlanta infielder Bob Horner becomes 11th player to hit 4 home runs in a MLB game during Braves 11-8 loss v Montreal
Atlanta infielder Bob Horner becomes 11th player to hit 4 home runs in a MLB game during Braves 11-8 loss v Montreal
First of three massacres by Sikh extremists takes place in India
First of three massacres by Sikh extremists takes place in India
"Piper Alpha" oil drilling platform explosion kills 167 in the North Sea about 190 km (120 miles) north-east of Aberdee
"Piper Alpha" oil drilling platform explosion kills 167 in the North Sea about 190 km (120 miles) north-east of Aberdeen, Scotland; rig operated by Occidental Petroleum (Caledonia) Limited, explodes, 167 die
England cricket batsman Graham Thorpe scores 114 on Test debut, in drawn 3rd Test v Australia at Trent Bridge
Graham Paul Thorpe (1 August 1969 – 4 August 2024) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Surrey and represented England in 100 Test matches.
Venezuelan Congress approves the country's first investment law allowing for foreign participation in oil exploration an
Venezuelan Congress approves the country's first investment law allowing for foreign participation in oil exploration and production
In a 2-0 win v Brewers, New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 20 consecutive saves en route to 24
In a 2-0 win v Brewers, New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets MLB record 20 consecutive saves en route to 24
Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh completes twin centuries (108 & 116) in 268 run 3rd Test win v England at Old Tra
Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh completes twin centuries (108 & 116) in 268 run 3rd Test win v England at Old Trafford
England cricket spin bowler Robert Croft saves England from defeat with a famous unbeaten 37 in 190 minutes on day 5 of
England cricket spin bowler Robert Croft saves England from defeat with a famous unbeaten 37 in 190 minutes on day 5 of 2nd Test v South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester
U.S. Army private Barry Winchell dies from baseball-bat injuries inflicted in his sleep the previous day by fellow soldi
U.S. Army private Barry Winchell dies from baseball-bat injuries inflicted in his sleep the previous day by fellow soldiers for his relationship with transgendered showgirl and former Navy combat medic, Calpernia Addams
Real estate developer Stan Kroenke announces the acquisition of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Pepsi Cen
Real estate developer Stan Kroenke announces the acquisition of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Pepsi Centre for $450m from the Ascent Entertainment Group
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Serena Williams beats older sister Venus 7-6, 6-3 for her first Wimbledon singles title
Serena Jameka Williams is an American former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No.
70-meter Eupatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to 5 stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri, HD 1
70-meter Eupatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to 5 stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri, HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris that will arrive in 2036, 2040, May 2044, September 2044, and 2049, respectively
IOC awards London the right to host the Games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 with a vote of 54 to 50 over Paris on the four
IOC awards London the right to host the Games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 with a vote of 54 to 50 over Paris on the fourth and final ballot.
The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years
The Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years
Actress Rachael Bella (25) divorces "Terminator 2" actor Eddie Furlong (31) due to irreconcilable differences after 3 ye
Actress Rachael Bella (25) divorces "Terminator 2" actor Eddie Furlong (31) due to irreconcilable differences after 3 years of marriage
Jadranka Kosor becomes the first female Prime Minister of Croatia
Jadranka Kosor is a Croatian politician and former journalist who served as Prime Minister of Croatia from 2009 to 2011, having taken office following the sudden resignation of her predecessor Ivo...
Gunmen kill 18 people in Turbat, Pakistan
Gunmen kill 18 people in Turbat, Pakistan
14 people are killed after a train runs over a rickshaw in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
14 people are killed after a train runs over a rickshaw in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
Israeli Air Force strike kills 7 Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip
Israeli Air Force strike kills 7 Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip
African American Alton Sterling is shot by Louisiana police in Baton Rouge, while being restrained on the ground, the ki
African American Alton Sterling is shot by Louisiana police in Baton Rouge, while being restrained on the ground, the killing is filmed
France announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040
France announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for nearly 2 million.
Jorge Masvidal (34-13) sets a UFC record by needing just 5 seconds to KO Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC) during their welterweig
Jorge Masvidal (34-13) sets a UFC record by needing just 5 seconds to KO Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC) during their welterweight bout at UFC 239 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees to the largest contract for an athlete in sports history, inking a 12-year deal that could end up being worth US$503 million
America officially begins withdrawing from the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.
Singer Ricky Martin and Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yose announce their decision to divorce after six years of marriage
Singer Ricky Martin and Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yose announce their decision to divorce after six years of marriage [1]
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is la
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is later charged with first-degree murder [1]
Suriname parliament elects Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country's first female president [1]
Suriname parliament elects Jennifer Geerlings-Simons as the country's first female president [1]