What happened today - 6th July #shortsfeed #whathappend #history

Here are some significant events that happened on July 6th in history:

1. 1483: Richard III was crowned as the King of England.

2. 1885: Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first rabies vaccine to a human patient, a boy named Joseph Meister. This groundbreaking achievement in medical history paved the way for the prevention and treatment of rabies.

3. 1917: The Battle of Passchendaele began during World War I. It was one of the bloodiest battles, with heavy casualties on both sides.

4. 1957: Althea Gibson became the first African-American woman to win a Wimbledon tennis title, capturing the women's singles championship.

5. 1967: The Biafran War started in Nigeria, resulting in a long and devastating conflict between the Nigerian government and the secessionist state of Biafra.

6. 1994: The movie "Forrest Gump," starring Tom Hanks, was released in the United States. The film went on to become a massive commercial and critical success, winning multiple Academy Awards.

7. 2005: The Live 8 concerts were held in various cities worldwide to raise awareness about poverty and urge G8 leaders to address global issues.

8. 2013: Andy Murray became the first British man to win the Wimbledon men's singles title in 77 years, ending the nation's long wait for a champion.

These are just a few notable events that occurred on July 6th throughout history.