July 6 in history
Events on July 6
Notable events that happened on July 6 in past years.
- 2022
The Georgia Guidestones, a monument in the United States, are heavily damaged in a bombing, and are dismantled later the same day.
Wikipedia article: Georgia Guidestones - 2006
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
Wikipedia article: Nathu La - 1996
A McDonnell Douglas MD-88 operating as Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 experiences a turbine engine failure during takeoff from Pensacola International Airport, killing two and injuring five of the 147 people on board.
Wikipedia article: McDonnell Douglas MD-80 - 1975
The Comoros declares independence from France.
Wikipedia article: Comoros - 1962
The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster, airs on RTÉ One for the first time.
Wikipedia article: The Late Late Show (Irish talk show) - 1944
Jackie Robinson refuses to move to the back of a bus, leading to his court-martial.
Wikipedia article: Jackie Robinson - 1940
Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened.
Wikipedia article: Story Bridge - 1919
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
Wikipedia article: R33-class airship - 1885
Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog.
Wikipedia article: Louis Pasteur - 1791
At Padua, the Emperor Leopold II calls on the monarchs of Europe to join him in demanding the king of France Louis XVI's freedom.
Wikipedia article: Padua - 1630
Thirty Years' War: Four thousand Swedish troops under Gustavus Adolphus land in Pomerania, Germany.
Wikipedia article: Thirty Years' War - 1557
King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again.
Wikipedia article: Philip II of Spain - 1483
Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England.
Wikipedia article: Richard III of England - 1411
Ming China's Admiral Zheng He returns to Nanjing after the third treasure voyage and presents the Sinhalese king, captured during the Ming–Kotte War, to the Yongle Emperor.
- 371 BC
The Battle of Leuctra shatters Sparta's reputation of military invincibility.
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