Historical Events
- Donald Lippincott runs world record 100m (10.6)
- V Summer (Modern) Olympic Games officially open Stockholm, Sweden; events conducted prior to the ceremony dating back to 5 May
Famous Birthdays
- Heinrich Harrer, Austrian mountaineer and author (Seven Years in Tibet), born in Hüttenberg, Austria-Hungary (d. 2006)
About July 6, 1912
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
