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What Happened on May 6, 1961

Historical Events

  • 87th Kentucky Derby: John Sellers aboard Carry Back wins in 2:04
  • Omer Vanaudenhove chosen chairman of Belgium Liberal Party

Famous Birthdays

  • Clay O'Brien, American actor (Weedy-Cowboys), born in Ray, Arizona
  • Frans Timmermans, Dutch politician (First Vice President of the European Commission 2014-23; Dutch House of Representatives, 1998-2007, 2010-12, 2023-), born in Maastricht, Netherlands

George Clooney (63 years old)

American actor (ER; Batman; The Descendants; Oceans 11), born in Lexington, Kentucky

  • Roma Downey, Irish actress (One Life to Live; Touched by an Angel), born in Derry, Northern Ireland

Famous Deaths

  • Lucian Blaga, Romanian philosopher and poet (Transcendental censor), dies at 65
Died in 1961 1961 Highlights

About May 6, 1961

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Runaway - Del Shannon
  • UK #1 Song: Blue Moon - Marcels