Historical Events
Steinbeck Wins Pulitzer
Pulitzer prize awarded to John Steinbeck for "The Grapes of Wrath"
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Habibe, Arubian poet (Kerensentenchi), born in Aruba
- Murry Sidlin, American conductor (National Symphony, 1973-77; Long Beach Symphony, 1980-88), arranger (Defiant Requiem), and educator, born in Baltimore, Maryland
About May 6, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
