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
Guy de Maupassant, 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? 128 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
