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July 6th marks a day of diverse and intriguing celebrations, touching on everything from intimate human interactions to culinary indulgences, professional appreciation, and public health awareness.

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Group of people on the top of the mountain helping to work as a team

International Day of Cooperatives

#People#Economy

Promoting the cooperative model that values democratic participation.

A man and woman kiss in front of a red wall

International Kissing Day

#People#Activities

Promoting affection between loved ones globally.

A basket of fried chicken sits on a wooden table

National Fried Chicken Day

#Food

Appreciating and indulging in the classic, crispy and savory dish of fried chicken.

A family with the world and several zoo animals in an illustration of the transfer of viruses from these animals to humans

World Zoonoses Day

#Animals

Raising awareness about the risk of zoonotic diseases.

Interesting Facts of July 6th

  1. 1. July 6th is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, which means there are 178 days remaining until the end of the year.
  2. 2. John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles fame met for the first time at the Woolton Fete at St. Peter's Church in Liverpool on July 6, 1957. This meeting would form one of the most famous songwriting partnerships in music history.
  3. 3. July 6, 1885, marks the day when French scientist Louis Pasteur successfully tested his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog. The success of this vaccine had a profound impact on modern medicine and the treatment of rabies.
  4. 4. The Republic of Malawi in Southeast Africa celebrates its Independence Day on July 6. It gained independence from British colonial rule in 1964.
  5. 5. On July 6, 1933, the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
  6. 6. Legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907. Her work is celebrated around the world for its vivid expression of pain, passion, and bold colors.
  7. 7. The Dalai Lama, the exiled political and spiritual leader of Tibet, celebrates his birthday on July 6. He was born in 1935.