1- In 1926, the first woman to swim the English Channel was 19-year-old Gertrude Ederle of New York, NY. Her swim was completed in 14 hours, 31 minutes.
2-Filmaker M. Night Shyamalan turns 40.
3-Today marks the 65th Anniversary of when the Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima.
4- IN 1962, Jamaica (my homeland, braaaap!) became independent
5- I typed august 6 in youtube and this is came up. Catchy song!