Birthdays occurring on July, 6

1747

John Paul Jones was born on July 6, 1747 Scottish born American naval hero in the U.S. War of Independence, 1747-1792 It is by no means enough that an officer be capable...He should be a gentleman of liberal education, refined, manners, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor... No meritorious act of a subordinate should escape his attention, even if the reward be only one word of approval. Conversely, he should not be blind to a single fault in any subordinate.' More quotations from John Paul Jones

1873

Paul Keller was born on July 6, 1873 German journalist and writer. 1873-1932 Faith is a euphemism for prejudice and religion is a euphemism for superstition More quotations from Paul Keller

1875

Roger Babson was born on July 6, 1875 American business forecaster and author, 1875-1967 Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present. More quotations from Roger Babson

Deaths occurring on July, 6

1998

Roy Rogers died on July 6, 1998 American actor and singer, known as the "King of the Cowboys", 1911-1998 They'll have to shoot me first to take my gun More quotations from Roy Rogers