6 July 1917 July 5, 2012 Author: Staff The great New Zealand running coach Arthur Lydiard is born. See more on him at Running Heros. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." Thomas Paine — Click here for more from Thomas Paine Related posts: 6 August 1917 4 July 1569 6 July 1189 Categories: History Tags: 1917, 6 July