What happened this day in history May 6, 1983

What are the important events that happened on May 6, 1983? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 6, 1983: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 6, 1983 is the 126th day of the year 1983 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, 1983 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 7,017,120 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

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

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $6,190.50. (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.

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

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May 6, 1983 Historical Events

  • 1983
    The Hitler diaries are revealed as a hoax after examination by experts.

Who were born on May 6, 1983?

  • 1983
    Adrianne Palicki, American actress
  • 1983
    Dani Alves, Brazilian footballer
  • 1983
    Gabourey Sidibe, American actress
  • 1983
    Raquel Zimmermann, Brazilian model
  • 1983
    Trinley Thaye Dorje, Tibetan religious figure, the 17th Karmapa Lama (supported by the Chinese government)

Who died on May 6, 1983?

  • 1983
    Kai Winding, American trombonist and jazz composer (b. 1922)

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