On This Day for 7/6 - Frida Kahlo is born, Jan Hus is burned at the stake, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day July 6 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [John Paul Jones, etching.]( [John Paul Jones]( [John Paul Jones]( born on this day in 1747 in Scotland, was a naval hero in the [American Revolution]( renowned for his victory over British battleships off the eastern coast of England on September 23, 1779. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Jan Hus at the stake, coloured woodcut from a Hussite prayer book, 1563.]( 1415: Jan Hus burned at the stake Czech religious reformer [Jan Hus]( whose criticisms of the church anticipated the [Reformation]( by more than a century, was convicted of heresy at the [Council of Constance]( and, on this day in 1415, was burned at the stake. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2002: [John Frankenheimer (right) with producer Robert Evans during the filming of Black Sunday (1977).]( Frankenheimer]( was considered one of the most creatively gifted directors of the 1950s and '60s, especially noted for such classic movies as [The Manchurian Candidate]( (1962) and [Birdman of Alcatraz]( (1962)—died in Los Angeles. 1964: [Malawi.]( broke from British rule and became the independent country of [Malawi]( within the Commonwealth of Nations. 1957: [Althea Gibson]( became the first black tennis player to win the [Wimbledon singles championship]( with her defeat of Darlene Hard. 1946: [George W. Bush]( and politician [George W. Bush]( who served as the 43rd [president of the United States]( was born. 1928: The first full-length all-talking [motion picture]( Lights of New York, premiered in New York City. 1907: Mexican artist [Frida Kahlo]( noted for her intense, brilliantly coloured self-portraits painted in a primitivistic style, was born. 1885: [Louis Pasteur.]( Pasteur]( successfully tested an anti-rabies vaccine. 1777: [Map of Fort Ticonderoga, on Lake Champlain.]( General [John Burgoyne]( captured Fort Ticonderoga from the Americans during the [American Revolution](. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 30-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](