Historical Events
Exposition Universelle
Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) in Paris opens with the recently completed Eiffel Tower serving as the entrance arch; the lifts in the tower are not ready, intrepid visitors need to climb 1,710 stairs to get to top
Famous Birthdays
- Stanley Morison, British typographer, born in Wanstead, Essex (d. 1967)
About May 6, 1889
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
