Historical Events
- England cricket spin bowler Robert Croft saves England from defeat with a famous unbeaten 37 in 190 minutes on day 5 of 2nd Test v South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester
- Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport is closed and the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok becomes operational
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Blackwolf Run: Se Ri Pak of South Korea wins a 20-hole Monday playoff over American amateur Jenny Chuasiriporn
Famous Birthdays
- Comethazine [Frank Childress] American rapper and songwriter (Walk), born in East St. Louis, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Roy Rogers, American cowboy (Happy Trails, Roy Rogers Show), dies at 86
About July 6, 1998
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: Because We Want To - Billie
