Today in history: What happened on 6th July

Written by grapylak

July 06, 2023

Richard III ascends to the throne of England.

Sir Thomas More is executed for treason against King Henry VIII of England.

Sir Thomas More, a prominent philosopher and statesman, is executed for treason due to his refusal to recognize King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England.

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British forces evacuate Fort Ticonderoga during the American Revolutionary War, allowing the Continental Army to gain control of the strategic fortification.

Louis Pasteur, a renowned French scientist, administers a successful rabies vaccine to Joseph Meister, a young boy who had been bitten by a rabid dog. 

T. E. Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia, leads Arab forces in a successful campaign to capture the port city of Aqaba from the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

The inaugural Major League Baseball All-Star Game takes place at Comiskey Park, featuring some of the best players from the American and National Leagues.

Anne Frank, a Jewish girl, and her family begin hiding in a concealed annex above her father's office building in Amsterdam to escape Nazi persecution during World War II.

The legendary musicians John Lennon and Paul McCartney have their first encounter at a church fete in Liverpool, laying the foundation for their future collaboration as members of The Beatles.

The Piper Alpha oil rig, located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland, suffers a catastrophic explosion and subsequent fire, leading to the tragic loss of 167 lives.

The Live 8 concerts, held in multiple locations worldwide, aim to increase global awareness of poverty in Africa and pressure G8 nations to address the issue.