Historical Events
- Rail crash on New Zealand's main trunk line; 17 killed and 28 injured
Soviet Union Founded
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
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Suzanne Lenglen of France beats Kitty McKane 6-2, 6-2 for her 5th straight Wimbledon singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Cathy O'Donnell [Ann Steely], American film noir actress (Miniver Story, Man from Laramie), born in Siluria, Alabama (d. 1970)
- Marie McDonald, American singer and actress known as "The Body Beautiful" (Promises, Promises), born in Burgin, Kentucky (d. 1965)
Wojciech Jaruzelski (1923-2014)
Polish general and 1st President of Poland (1989-90), born in Kurów, Poland
About July 6, 1923
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
