July 6

Scott Winters July 6, 2025 1 Comment

A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.

TODAY IN HISTORY:

1785 – The dollar was unanimously chosen as the monetary unit for the United States.

1854 – In Jackson, MI, the Republican Party held its first convention.

1858 – Lyman Blake patented the shoe manufacturing machine.

1885 – Louis Pasteur successfully tested his anti-rabies vaccine on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog. The child used in the test later became the director of the Pasteur Institute.

1898 – Mackinac Island Village Council members banned “horseless carriages” on the island. They were afraid the sputtering motor cars would scare their horses.

1905 – Fingerprints were exchanged for the first time between officials in Europe and the U.S. The person in question was John Walker.

1919 – A British dirigible landed in New York, NY, at Roosevelt Field. It completed the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.

1928 – The very first full-length all-talking movie, “Lights of New York”, was released by Warner Bros.

1932 – The postage rate for first class mail in the U.S. went from 2-cents to 3-cents.

1933 – The first All-Star baseball game was held in Chicago, IL, at Comiskey Park. The American League beat the National League 4-2.

1942 – Diarist Anne Frank and her family took refuge from the Nazis in Amsterdam.

1945 – President Harry Truman signed an order creating the Medal of Freedom.

1948 – Frieda Hennok became the first woman to serve as the commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.

1953 – The game show “Name That Tune” premiered on CBS. It started as a radio program in 1952 on NBC radio.

1955 – America’s first seat belt law was signed in Illinois.

1957 – Althea Gibson won the Wimbledon women’s singles tennis title. She was the first black athlete to win the event.

1957 – As teenagers, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time, three years before forming The Beatles.

1974 – The song “Rock the Boat”, by the Hues Corporation, became the first disco song to top the Hot 100 chart.

1976 – Women were admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time.

1981 – The Dupont Company announced an agreement to purchase Conoco, Inc. (Continental Oil Co.) for $7 billion. At the time it was the largest merger in corporate history.

1983 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that retirement plans could not pay women smaller monthly payments solely because of their gender.

1986 – Davis Phinney became the first American cyclist to win a road stage of the Tour de France.

1988 – Several popular beaches were closed in New York, NY, due to medical waste and other debris washing up on the shores.

1994 – The movie “Forrest Gump”, starring Tom Hanks, debuted in theaters.

1997 – The Mars Pathfinder released Sojourner, a robot rover on the surface of Mars. The spacecraft landed on the red planet on July 4th.

2000 – A jury awarded former NHL player Tony Twist $24 million for the unauthorized use of his name in the comic book “Spawn” and the HBO cartoon series. Co-defendant HBO settled with Twist out of court for an undisclosed amount.

2014 – An EF-1 tornado touched ground in Wyoming and Kentwood, MI at about 10:20 pm. The storm caused $5 million in damages.

2016 – The augmented reality game “Pokémon Go” was released.

BIRTHDAYS:

Gene Chandler – 88 years old (1937) – Singer, known as “The Duke of Earl”

Jeannie Seely – 85 years old (1940) – Country music singer (“Don’t Touch Me”)

Burt Ward – 80 years old (1945) – Actor (Played Robin on TV’s “Batman”)

George W. Bush – 79 years old (1946) – 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009)

Fred Dryer – 79 years old (1946) – Football player, actor (TV’s “Hunter”)

Sylvester Stallone – 79 years old (1946) – Actor (“Rocky” series of movies, “Creed”)

Jamie Wyeth – 79 years old (1946) – Artist

Shelly Hack – 78 years old (1947) – Actress, model (TV’s “Charlie’s Angels”, movie “The Stepfather”)

Nathalie Baye – 77 years old (1948) – Actress (“Every Man for Himself”, “Strange Affair”, “La Balance”, “The Young Lieutenant”, “Day for Night”, “Catch Me If You Can”, “Tell No One”, “The Assistant “)

Geoffrey Rush – 74 years old (1951) – Actor (“The King’s Rush”, “Quills”, “The King’s Speech”, “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, “The Book Thief”, “Shakespeare in Love”, “Elizabeth” and its sequel)

Grant Goodeve – 73 years old (1952) – Actor (Played David on TV’s “Eight is Enough”)

Nanci Griffith – 72 years old (1953) – Singer, guitarist, songwriter

Allyse Beasley – 71 years old (1954) – Actress (Played Agnes DiPesto on TV’s “Moonlighting”, “Cheers”)

Ron Duguay – 68 years old (1957) – Hockey player, coach (Detroit Red Wings 1983-1985)

Jennifer Saunders – 67 years old (1958) – Actress (TV’s “Absolutely Fabulous”)

John Keeble – 66 years old (1959) – Drummer (Spandau Ballet)

Glenn Scarpelli – 59 years old (1966) – Actor (Played Alex on TV’s “One Day at a Time”)

50 Cent – 50 years old (1975) – Rapper, actor

Tamera Mowry – 47 years old (1978) – Actress (TV’s “Roommates”, “Sister, Sister”)

Tia Mowry – 47 years old (1978) – Actress (TV’s “The Game”, “Sister, Sister”)

Kevin Hart – 46 years old (1979) – Actor, comedian (“Get Hard”, “The Wedding Ringer”, “Top Five”, “About Last Night”, “Ride Along”, “Grudge Match”, “Soul Plane”, the “Think Like a Man” movies)

Eva Green – 45 years old (1980) – Actress (“Casino Royale”, “Perfect Sense”, TV’s “Penny Dreadful”)

TODAY IS:

National Fried Chicken Day: Make your own, or gather your friends and family around a big bucket of your favorite fried chicken and indulge in the greasy, meaty, tasty goodness.
International Kissing Day: Whether it’s a peck on the cheek for a good friend or a big, romantic smooch for your significant other, shower your loved ones in kisses on Kissing Day.
Build A Scarecrow Day: Find a festival or competition and gather together with others to make the best scarecrows you can make, keeping your crops safe in the coming years.
Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day: Virtual assistants keep the world running behind the scenes, so make sure to send your virtual assistant some appreciation in the form of a virtual hug.
National Air Traffic Control Day: National Air Traffic Control Day celebrates the unsung heroes who ensure our air travel is safe and efficient. These skilled professionals juggle thousands of flights daily, coordinating everything from takeoff to landing. Their efforts keep the skies safe, making them vital to both public safety and our economy. Today, we...
National Hand Roll Day: Fresh, hand-rolled sushi, a delightful blend of flavors and textures — perfect for casual dining or special occasions.
World Rural Development Day: Farms feed the world, but the people behind them often go unseen. World Rural Development Day brings their daily challenges into focus. It highlights the workers who grow food, raise animals, and keep rural life moving. These communities face long walks to clinics, limited job options, and unreliable roads. Still, their...
Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day: Give your webmaster a proper thank-you for all their hard work creating the streamlined, good-looking, effective website by taking them out to lunch.
World Zoonoses Day: World Zoonoses Day marks an occasion to learn about zoonoses—diseases that animals can pass on to humans. These infections come in many forms, like viruses, bacteria, or parasites. They spread through bites, food, insects, or close contact with animals. This day speaks to everyone. It reminds us how close our...
Umbrella Cover Day: Take some time to consider the stories of mundane objects, such as the little slip of fabric that goes over your closed umbrella, AKA an umbrella cover.
Jan Hus Day: Jan Hus Day is a significant occasion in the Czech Republic. It honors a courageous man who stood firm in his beliefs, even in the face of great danger. Hus, a key figure in the Christian Reformation, challenged corruption in the church and fought for justice. His actions inspired future reformers...
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Sweetness Week: Sweetness Week is an annual celebration that brings a special kind of joy to Argentina. During this time, people exchange kisses and sweet treats, turning it into a playful and romantic affair. How to Celebrate Sweetness Week Sweetness Week is a playful chance to spread joy and sugar. Here are some...