Some dates are remembered for events that left a deep mark on politics, exploration and public memory. May 6 brings together moments ranging from historic disasters to influential political developments and achievements in exploration. Here is a fact-checked look at five notable events tied to this day.
Sigmund Freud born (1856)
Neurologist and psychoanalyst pioneer Sigmund Freud was born on May 6, 1856. His theories on the unconscious mind and human behaviour had a major influence on psychology and modern thought.
Hindenburg disaster shocks the world (1937)
On May 6, 1937, the German airship LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey, United States. The disaster killed 36 people and effectively ended the era of passenger airships.
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Roger Bannister breaks the four-minute mile barrier (1954)
On this day in 1954, British athlete Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, completing the race in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds at Oxford University.
World Asthma Day observed globally (annual observance)
World Asthma Day is observed in early May each year to raise awareness about asthma and improve care for people affected by the condition. In many years, the observance falls close to or on May 6.
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Tony Blair becomes UK Prime Minister (1997)
On May 6, 1997, Tony Blair officially became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the Labour Party’s landslide election victory, beginning a decade of Labour government in Britain.
