Contrary to popular belief, May 6 is actually a day with many holidays and observances. One is World Asthma Day. Another is Childhood Depression Awareness Day along with Army Day in Bulgaria and Martyr's Day in Lebanon. However, Teacher's Day also sometimes occurs on this date, as the date for it fluctuates because it is Tuesday of the first full week of May. It is also International No Diet Day, strange, yes, but not many complain about this one!http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/may.htm#6
The birthstone for May is Emerald and the flower is Lily of the Valley. Those born on May 6 are born under the sign of Taurus. The Taurus is typically close to the earth, as it is an earth sign, and is patient, loving and determined. However, they can also be jealous, possessive, inflexible and greedy. They have a need for security and a settled routine. They are usually strong and silent, but this typically comes off as ignorant to others.
The 2000s
- 2008: Police in San Diego arrest 96 people during a raid at a San Diego State University
- 2008: Barack Obama wins the North Carolina Democratic Primary contest
- 2008: Hillary Rodham Clinton wins the Indiana Democratic Primary contest.
- 2007: Nicolas Sarkozy wins the French Presidential Elections beating Segolene Royal. Sarkozy would replace Jacques Chirac on May 16
The 1980s
- 1981: Design by Maya Ying Lin, a 21 year old Yale University architecture student from Ohio, selected to become the Vietnam War Memorial
The 1970s
The 1960s
- 1954: British Runner Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes during a track meet at Oxford
The 1940s
- 1942: On the Philippine Island of Corregidor During World War II American Forces surrender to the Japanese
May 6 1937
The 1800s
- 1889: In Paris France the Eiffel Tower is opened to the public for the first time during the Worlds Fair.
- 1856: Psychologist Sigmund Freud is born in Freiberg, Moravia, now the Czech Republic.
May 6 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Kilpatrick's Blessing (2008)
The Daily Show: Saddam Vocals (2003)
The Daily Show: Ozzy Osbourne shout out (2002)
Top Box Office Movies
Music Chart Toppers
Famous Deaths
- 1910: Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
- 1972: Martin Brodeur - New Jersey Devils
- 1961: George Clooney - Michael Clayton
- 1931: Willie Mays - New York Giants Alum
- 1915: Orson Welles - Citizen Kane
- 1856: Sigmund Freud - Neurologist
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