Historical Events
- France announces it will ban petrol and diesel cars by 2040
- Illinois State Senate votes to override Governor Bruce Rauner's veto to approve 1st budget in more than two years, longest-lasting such dispute of any state
- Sri Lankan government confirms outbreak of dengue fever has killed at least 227
Famous Deaths
- Heinz Schneiter, Swiss soccer defender (44 caps; BSC Young Boys) and manager (FC Thun, BSC Young Boys), dies at 82
- Thomas E. Sanders, American aerial cameraman (Living Daylights), dies at 63
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About July 6, 2017
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
