What happened this day in history May 6, 1960

What are the important events that happened on May 6, 1960? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 6, 1960: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 6, 1960 is the 127th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 239 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 23, 1960 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $2,151.10. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rat is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 6, 1960 Historical Events

  • 1960
    More than 20 million viewers watch the first televised royal wedding when Princess Margaret marries Anthony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey.

Who were born on May 6, 1960?

  • 1960
    Anne Parillaud, French actress
  • 1960
    John Flansburgh, American musician (They Might Be Giants)
  • 1960
    Phyllis Treigle, American soprano
  • 1960
    Roma Downey, Northern Irish actress

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