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What Happened on July 6, 1934

Historical Events

Ryan Wins 12th Doubles Title

American doubles specialist Elizabeth Ryan wins her 12th Wimbledon doubles title as she and Simone Mathieu of France defend their crown 6-3, 6-3 vs Dorothy Andrus & Sylvie Henrotin

Perry Defeats Crawford

Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Home favourite Fred Perry beats Australian Jack Crawford 6-3, 6-0, 7-5 for the first of 3 straight Wimbledon titles


Famous Deaths

  • Edward Vermeulen, Flemish writer, dies at 73
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About July 6, 1934

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer