Here are 5 interesting facts about July 6 in Alabama history:

1. In 1864, during the American Civil War, Union troops under General Rousseau clashed with Confederate soldiers at the Battle of Claysville near the city of Gadsden. The Union forces emerged victorious, forcing the Confederates to retreat southward.

2. On July 6, 1944, the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black group of fighter and bomber pilots, flew a mission against Nazi targets in Hungary. The mission was part of the larger Allied effort to cripple German military operations in Europe during World War II.

3. In 1957, the Birmingham News published an editorial defending segregation and condemning the integration efforts of the Civil Rights Movement. The editorial sparked outrage among African American activists and their allies, and led to a boycott of the paper by many readers.

4. On July 6, 1969, the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery was declared a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. government. The building, which was completed in 1851, served as the seat of state government during the Civil War and was the site of many important events in Alabama's history.

5. In 2019, the city of Birmingham celebrated the centennial of its founding. The city, which was established in 1919, grew rapidly during the 20th century and became a hub of industry and culture in the Deep South. The centennial celebration included a variety of events and activities highlighting Birmingham's history and achievements.