Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Lemaire, French Canadian businessman (Cascades), born in Drummondville, Quebec
- Joanna Dunham, English actress (Possession, House the Dripped Blood), born in Luton, Bedfordshire (d. 2014)
- Pat Walsh, New Zealand rugby union utility back (13 Tests; Auckland, Counties) and All Black selector 1969-71, born in Kaitaia, New Zealand (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Hans Jelmoli, Swiss pianist and composer, dies at 59
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About May 6, 1936
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
