Timeline for August 6th By Ryan Smith Aug 6, 1777 American Revolution: General Nicholas Herkimer falls in the battle of Oriskany Aug 6, 1787 First draft of the constitution debated Aug 6, 1862 Confederate ship blown up by crew Aug 6, 1890 First execution by electric chair Aug 6, 1902 Dutch Shultz is born Aug 6, 1928 Andy Wharhol is born Aug 6, 1942 Isaac Hayes is born Aug 6, 1945 Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima Aug 6, 1991 Peugeot says au revoir to US car market Aug 6, 1997 Planes crashes into Guam Jungle