1844
The YMCA is founded. George Williams and friends in London started the Young Men's Christian Association to help young workers. It spread around the world.
Wikipedia: YMCAPhoto: World YMCA / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
On this day
6 June in history.
5 moments from 1844 to 1933: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.
5 moments
More from 6 June
1859
Queensland is born
Queensland split off from New South Wales to become a colony of its own. The state still celebrates the day as Queensland Day.
Photo: Government of Queensland / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1892
Chicago's "L" begins
The first stretch of Chicago's elevated railway opened. Trains still rattle above the city's streets.
Photo: Aubrey / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
1925
Chrysler is founded
Walter Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corporation, which became one of America's biggest car makers.
Wikipedia: ChryslerWikipedia: Walter Chrysler
Photo: Harris & Ewing, photographer / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1933
The first drive-in cinema
Richard Hollingshead opened a cinema in New Jersey where people watched films from their cars.
Photo: Assistant08 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.