July 6th is Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day & Kissing Day.
We’re now on the 188th day of the year, and have 178 days left in 2024.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about July 6th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Did you know that on this day in 1785, the US adopted dollars as its official currency? Congress agreed that it would be a decimal-based currency, with each dollar worth 100 cents.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 6th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 6 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2016
South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years in prison for murder.
2003
The Cosmic Call 2 mission occurred at the Eupatoria Planetary Radar in western Crimea.
The radar sent a METI message to 5 stars. This was the second mission of its kind, following Cosmic Call 1 in 1999. The message is due to land at the different stars between 2036 and 2049, depending on the distance.
1885
The first successful rabies vaccine was successfully tested on a 9-year-old boy in France.
Louis Pasteur had been working on a rabies vaccine in France for many years, and on this day, he administered the first vaccine to a human. Joseph Meister, the 9-year-old boy, was attacked by a “mad” dog on July 4 and received the vaccination 60 hours after the attack. Meister was given a course of 13 injections over three weeks and successfully became immune to rabies.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Kevin Hart? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1979
Kevin Hart
American
Comedian
Age:
44 years old
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1975
50 Cent
American
Rapper
Age:
48 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1946
Sylvester Stallone
American
Actor
Age:
77 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1907
Frida Kahlo
Mexican
Painter
Died On:
Jul 13, 1954 (Age 47)
Born In:
Mexico City, Mexico
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, July 6th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1999
2019
Cameron Boyce
American
Actor
1999
2019
Cameron Boyce
Cameron Boyce was an American actor born on May 28, 1999. He died on this day in 2019, at age 20 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Died On:
Jul 6, 2019 (Age 20)
Died In:
California, USA
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day
Virtual assistants are more common these days as there has been a significant shift in people moving from working in offices to working remotely. Today is Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant, so be sure to send a virtual hug today by text, email, or conference call!
International Kissing Day
Not that we really need any excuses to kiss more than we do, but who can say no to a little extra love and affection? Whether you give your grandmother a peck on the cheek or give your partner a good old smooch, it’s time to get kissing!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
When the historic Plaza Hotel in NYC opened in 1907, a room cost $2.50 per night, the same as $64.26 today. The Plaza now charges over $1,000/night.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on July 6 all share the Cancer zodiac sign.
Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the zodiac and is associated with the water element alongside Scorpio and Pisces.
People born in July all have the Ruby birthstone. Those holding this beautiful red ruby will be gifted with a long life bursting with love, passion and, romance.
If you were born on this day, you were likely conceived the previous year on October 13th.
A baby that is conceived on July 6, 2024, will likely be born around March 29, 2025.
