1994 - Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks in the title role, opens
1957 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles are introduced to each other when Lennon's band the Quarrymen performs at the St. Peter's Church Hall
1933 - The Major League Baseball's first All-Star Game, between stars of the American League and National League, is held in Comiskey Park in Chicago.
1854 - In Jackson, Michigan, the first convention of the United States Republican Party is held
1189 - Richard I "the Lionheart", known for his reputation as a great military leader and fierce warrior, is crowned King of England.
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1785 - The dollar is chosen as the United States' monetary unit.
1969 - Mick Jagger begins filming for the movie "Ned Kelly," which is remade later with Heath Ledger.
1777 - Fort Ticonderoga , which controlled a river portage, is captured by British Forces.
1992 - Major League Baseball is re-aligned - the Cubs, Cards & Rockies are moved to the West
July 6th Holiday
Jan Hus Day (Czech Republic) - Celebrates the life of Jan Hus, a religious reformer, who was burned at the stake in 1415.
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