Historical Events
- 65th Kentucky Derby: James Stout aboard Johnstown wins in 2:03.4
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Blacker, Master-General of Ordnance
- Chet Allen, American child actor (Amahl and the Night Visitors), born in Chickasha Oklahoma (d. 1984)
- Herbie Cox, American pop vocalist (Cleftones - "Heart And Soul"), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Zhanna Yorkina, Russian cosmonaut, born in Soltsy, Russia (d. 2015)
About May 6, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
