Historical Events
- Students attack Dutch embassy in Jakarta
- Trotsky's murderer Jacques Mornard (Ramon Mercader) freed from prison after serving 19 years 8 months in Mexico
Event of Interest
US President Eisenhower signs Civil Rights Act of 1960
Famous Birthdays
- Bart de Boer, Dutch punk rock guitarist (Ivy Green), born in the Netherlands
- John Flansburgh, American alt-rock singer-songwriter, and guitarist (They Might Be Giants - "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)"; "Birdhouse Of Your Soul"), born in Lincoln, Massachusetts
- Julianne Phillips, American actress (Frankie Reed-Sisters), born in Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Larry Steinbachek, British rock synthesizer (Bronski Beat) (d. 2017)
- Phyllis Treigle, American operatic soprano, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Famous Weddings
- English Princess Margaret marries Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon) at Westminster Abbey
Famous Deaths
- Paul Abraham, Hungarian composer (Blume von Hawaii), dies at 67
- Vern Bickford, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1949; no-hitter 1950; Boston / Milwaukee Braves), dies from cancer at 39
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About May 6, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stuck On You - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
#1 Song: Cathy's Clown - Everly Brothers
