World News
Today in History: July 6th─── 08:00 Sun, 06 Jul 2014
Historical Events:
• 1993: Sixteen residents are killed in Katlehong in ANC-IFP related violence.
• 2004: A UN report states Sub-Saharan African women and young girls are the hardest hit by Aids.
• 1956: David Marshall, Singapore's first Chief Minister, resigns.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 1946: Martin Kresses begins publishing "Eric the Viking" comic strip.
• 1962: Beatles meet their producer George Martin for 1st time, they record "Besame Mucho" with Peter Best on drums.
• 1965: Rolling Stones release single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
Sports:
• 1946: The Basketball Association of America is formed in New York City.
• 1956: Andy Pycroft, cricketer (Zimbabwe Test batsman) is born.
• 2013: Esther Williams, American swimmer and actress, dies from natural causes at 91.
Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
