Nathan Hale, American soldier (died 1776)

Nathan Hale was an American Patriot, soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City but was captured by the British and executed. Hale is considered an American hero and in 1985 was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut.

June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 208 days remain until the end of the year.