Today is Tuesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2025. There are 239 days left in the year.
On this day in history, back in 1937, the tragic incident of the Hindenburg airship occurred. The hydrogen-filled German airship caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey, resulting in the loss of 35 out of the 97 people on board and one crew member on the ground.
In addition, in 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited Chinese laborers from immigrating to the U.S. for a period of 10 years. This act remained in effect until 1943. Furthermore, on this day in 1889, the iconic Eiffel Tower opened to the public as part of the Paris World’s Fair, becoming a symbol of France’s architectural marvel.
Moving forward to 1954, medical student Roger Bannister achieved a significant milestone by breaking the four-minute mile during a track meet in Oxford, England, finishing in an impressive time of 3:59.4. In more recent history, in 2004, President George W. Bush issued an apology for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers at Abu Ghraib prison, acknowledging it as a stain on the country’s honor and reputation.
Today’s birthdays include notable figures such as rock musician Bob Seger turning 80, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair celebrating his 72nd birthday, and actor-director George Clooney reaching 64 years of age. Other individuals marking their birthdays today include TV host Tom Bergeron at 70, actor Roma Downey at 65, and NBA point guard Chris Paul turning 40.
Overall, May 6 holds a mix of historical events, milestones, and birthdays of prominent personalities across various fields. It is a day that is remembered for both triumphs and tragedies that have shaped the course of history.
