Historical Events
- 400 students seize administration building at Cheyney State College, Pennsylvania
- 93rd Kentucky Derby: Bobby Ussery on Proud Clarion wins in 2:00.6
- Maureen Wilton runs female world record marathon (3:15:22)
- Zakir Husain elected 1st Muslim President of India
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Bryan, American songwriter, and lead guitarist (Hootie & the Blowfish - "Only Wanna Be With You", born in Silver Spring, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Zhou Zuoren, Chinese writer (b. 1885)
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About May 6, 1967
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Somethin' Stupid - Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra
- #1 Song: Puppet On A String - Sandie Shaw