What happened this day in history May 6, 1954

What are the important events that happened on May 6, 1954? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 6, 1954: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 6, 1954 is the 126th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 239 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 23, 1954 – a Thursday. 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 ‘hectaicosahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $229.94. (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.

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

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May 6, 1954 Historical Events

  • 1954
    Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes.

Who were born on May 6, 1954?

  • 1954
    Dora Bakoyannis, Greek politician
  • 1954
    Tom Abernethy, American basketball player

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