Historical Events
- AL announces it will discontinue MVP award
- New York to San Francisco footrace begins
Famous Birthdays
- Hans Beck, German inventor of Playmobil toys, born in Greiz, Germany (d. 2009)
- John P. Allen, American engineer, inventor and CEO (Biosphere 2), born in Carnegie, Oklahoma
- John Taylor, British bishop (St Albans) and Lord High Almoner to Queen
- Rosemary Camp, British archaeologist (Council for British Archaeology)
About May 6, 1929
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
