May 6 is the 126th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (127th in leap years). There are 239 days remaining.
Births:
- 1758: Maximilian Robespierre, French revolutionary
- 1856: Sigmund Freud, Austrian psychiatrist, founder of psychoanalysis
- 1915: Orson Welles, American director (Citizen Kane)
- 1945: Bob Seger, American singer
- 1961: George Clooney, American actor
Events:
Events:
- 1937: The Hindenburg zeppelin explodes
See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December May 5 - May 7 - April 6 - June 6 - more historical anniversaries