What Happened on July 6, 2013

Historical Events

  • 14 people are killed after a train runs over a rickshaw in Sheikhupura, Pakistan
  • 3 people are killed and 181 are injured after a Boeing 777 crash lands at San Francisco Airport
  • 42 people are killed and 5 missing after a freight train carrying crude oil rolls unmanned for 12km before derailing at Lac-Megantic, Quebec igniting fires and explosions
  • 42 people are killed in an attack on a boarding school in Mamudo, Nigeria
  • British & Irish Lions Rugby Union team thrash Australia, 41-16 in Sydney for a 2-1 series win, their first against the Wallabies since 1997
  • Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Bob & Mike Bryan beat Ivan Dogic & Marcelo Melo to be the only doubles pair to hold all 4 major titles and Olympic gold medal at same time
  • Wimbledon Women's Tennis: In her last appearance at a major championship, Marion Bartoli of France beats German Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-4 for her only Grand Slam title

Famous Weddings

  • Actress Elisha Cuthbert (30) weds ice hockey player Dion Phaneuf at St James Catholic Church in Summerfield, Canada
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About July 6, 2013

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
  • UK #1 Song: I Love It - Icona Pop Ft. Charli Xcx