Historical Events
- General Johannes Blaskowitz surrenders German troops in Netherlands
- World War II: Axis Sally delivers her last propaganda broadcast to Allied troops (first was on December 11, 1941).
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Seger, American singer and songwriter ("Old Time Rock and Roll"; "Hollywood Nights"; "Against The Wind"), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Richard Eyers, American actor (My Friend Irma, Stagecoach West), born in Los Angeles, California
- Victoria Bond, American conductor and composer, born in Los Angeles, California
About May 6, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
