1. The Battle of Gettysburg: On July 6, 1863, the famous Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania continued. After the first two days of intense fighting, both sides were preparing to make a final push to either win or retreat. The Union won this important battle, which is considered the turning point of the Civil War.

2. First Baseball Game: On July 6, 1846, the first recorded baseball game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the Delaware River from Pennsylvania. The game was played between the New York Nine and the Knickerbocker Baseball Club.

3. Pennsylvania Railway System: On July 6, 1904, the Pennsylvania Railway System officially opened the Pennsylvania Station, one of the largest and busiest railroad stations in the world. The station, located in New York City, was built to accommodate the millions of people who travel to and from New York every year.

4. John Wanamaker: On July 6, 1838, John Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia. He was one of the most successful merchants of his time, and his department store, Wanamaker's, was one of the largest and most popular stores in the United States.

5. Ursinus College: On July 6, 1870, Ursinus College was founded in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The liberal arts college has a strong reputation for academic excellence and has produced many successful alumni.