On May 6, 1937, the dirigible Hindenburg explodes in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
On May 6, 1954, British runner Roger Bannister breaks the four minute mile.
On May 6, 1962, the first nuclear warhead is fired from a Polaris submarine.
On May 6, 1994, the Channel Tunnel linking England to France is officially opened.
Quote Of The Day
"It is the brain, not the heart or lungs, that is the critical organ." Roger Bannister
Image Of The Day
Roger Bannister breaks the tape in 3:59.4, Public Domain