What Happened on July 6, 2019

Historical Events

  • Jorge Masvidal (34-13) sets a UFC record by needing just 5 seconds to KO Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC) during their welterweight bout at UFC 239 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Sports History

LA Clippers acquire 2 NBA megastars in one day; Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard from Toronto in free agency, and Paul George from OKC for an unprecedented trade bounty of players and picks

  • Super Rugby Final, Christchurch: Canterbury Crusaders win their 10th title with a 19-3 win over Argentina's Jaguares

Famous Deaths

  • Cameron Boyce, American actor (Mirrors, Jessie), dies from an epileptic seizure at 20
  • João Gilberto, Brazilian singer, guitarist and 'father of bossa nova' (Getz/Gilberto - Grammy Award for Album of the Year 1965), dies at 88
  • Martin Charnin, American Broadway stage singer, dancer (West Side Story), director, and lyricist (Annie), dies after a heart attack at 84
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About July 6, 2019

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

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