On this day: July 6

POSTED: 4:10 PM Jun 27 2012   UPDATED: 12:00 AM Jul 06 2012

America names it currency, a political party holds its first convention and a first lady, media mogul, rocker, screen scream queen and religious leader are all born, all on this day in history.

OTD July 6 - Richard I
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1189: Richard I "the Lionheart," portrayed here in this painting by N.C. Wyeth, is crowned King of England.



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