Famous Birthdays
- Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom, fourth child and second daughter of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, born in Marlborough House, London (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Lover, Irish composer, novelist and painter, dies at 71
- Sanosuke Harada, Shinsengumi Captain (b. 1840)
1868 Highlights
About July 6, 1868
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Cancer