Historical events for the 6th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 6.

May 6 is the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 239 days remain until the end of the year.

May 6, 2011 · The Hindenburg explodes, four-minute mile broken, opening of the Channel Tunnel and other historical events, facts, birthdays, deaths from May 6.

Apr 30, 2024 · From pivotal moments like the Sack of Rome in 1527 to transformative modern occurrences such as the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994, these events highlight the diversity and impact of historical developments through the centuries.

On May 6, 2013, three women are rescued from a Cleveland, Ohio, house where they had been imprisoned for many years by their abductor, 52-year-old Ariel Castro, an unemployed bus driver.

On This Day In History - May 6: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Did you know that May 6 is known as Beverage Day? Here you'll find interesting facts about May 6 as well as historical events that happened on this day.

See what famous, interesting and special events & facts happened throughout history on May 6 related to Vietnam, World War II, California, American Civil War, New Deal, and many more.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 6? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

What are the important events that happened on May 6? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.