World War I: Arabian troops led by T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") and Auda ibu Tayi capture Aqaba from the Ottoman Empire during the Arab Revolt. Date: July 6, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1917 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Left SR uprising in Russia starts with the assassination of German ambassador Wilhelm von Mirbach by Cheka members. Date: July 6, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1918 📅 On This Day (Today)

The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship. Date: July 6, 1919 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1919 📅 On This Day (Today)

The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4–2. Date: July 6, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today)

A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading 200 feet (61 m) into the River Irwell. Date: July 6, 1936 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1936 📅 On This Day (Today)

Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. Date: July 6, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today)

Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. Date: July 6, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)

Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. Date: July 6, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: The German army launches its offensive to encircle several Soviet armies near Smolensk. Date: July 6, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1941 📅 On This Day (Today)

Anne Frank and her family go into hiding in the "Secret Annexe" above her father's office in an Amsterdam warehouse. Date: July 6, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today)