July 6

    What happened on July 6 in history

    3 events fall on July 6, from 1415 to 1957. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 6

    1. 1415

      Jan Hus is burned

      The Czech reformer is executed at the Council of Constance.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1885

      The rabies vaccine is used

      Pasteur treats a boy bitten by a rabid dog and he survives.

      Read about Washington Monument Nearing CompletionPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1957

      Lennon meets McCartney

      They are introduced at a church fete in Woolton, Liverpool.

      Play the 20th century round

    Guess where and when

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