Historical Events
- The small town of Pomeroy, Iowa, is nearly destroyed by a tornado that kills 71 people and injures 200
Famous Birthdays
- Wilton St Hill, West Indian cricketer (3 Tests 1928-30), born in Port of Spain, Trinidad (d. 1957)
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893)
French author (Boule de Suif), dies four days after trying to commit suicide by cutting his throat at 42
1893 Highlights
About July 6, 1893
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
