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..."When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness." Alexis de Tocqueville — Click here for more from Alexis de Tocqueville Related posts: 6 August 1917 4 July 1569 6 July 1189 Categories: History Tags: 1917, 6 July