Today is Saturday, May 6th, the 126th day of the year. There are 239
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES Date Your Mate Month,
Foster Care Month, National Barbecue Month, National Bike
Month, National Blood Pressure Month, National Hamburger
Month, National Photograph Month, National Recommitment
Month, National Salad Month, National Water Safety Month,
Older Americans Month, Nurse’s Week, National Nurses Day,
Beverage Day, National Tourist Appreciation Day, No Diet Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Willie Mays, 92, baseball legend
Lynn Whitfield, 70, actress
John Abraham, 45, football player
Gabourey Sidibe, 39, actress
Chris Paul, 38, basketball player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Rubin Carter, 86, boxer (d. 2014)
DEATHS
Otis Blackwell, 2002, singer/pianist (b. 1932)
ON THIS DATE IN..
1787 – 1st Black Masonic Lodge (African #459) forms in Prince Hall,
Boston.
1812 – Martin R. Delaney, Charlestown, Va., is the 1st Black major in
the U.S. Medical Corp.
1896 – Black jockey, Willie Simms wins the Kentucky Derby aboard
“Ben Brush” in 2:07:75.
1960 – Civil Rights Act is passed.
1991 – Smithsonian Institution approves creation of the National African
American Museum.
1995 – Ron Kirk becomes the first Black mayor of Dallas.
1997 – Michael Jackson & The Bee Gees inducted into the Rock-N-Roll
Hall of Fame.
HOROSCOPE
As a Taurus born on May 6th, you are defined by your tact and charm. At times, you may feel like a natural diplomatic, which is a good assessment, as you are always aware of the feelings and needs of others. Your social understanding is paired nicely with your special brand of charm. Although you prefer to keep your circle of friends relatively small, you would be surprised to know how many people are drawn to your whit and sense of humor.
