July 6th in History

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July 6th in History

1535: Sir Thomas Moore beheaded for treason on Tower Hill, London
1885: First anti rabies vaccine used, developed by Louis Pasteur
1964: Nyasaland becomes the independent state of Malawi
1986: A coup led by pro-Marcos supporters in the Philippines fails

July 6th birthdays

1785: John Paul Jones, American War of Independence hero
1796: Nicholas I, Tsar of Russia
1925: Janet Leigh, American film actress
1935: Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader