THIS DAY IN HISTORY
MAY 6TH
1953... A VERY GOOD YEAR
ON THE CALENDAR
100

In 2002, this American spacecraft company was founded by Elon Musk.

Space X

100

Born on 5/6/61, this actor has starred in the series, ER, and films, O' Brother Where Art Thou and Gravity. 

George Clooney

100

Famous British Prime Minister born on the exact same day as Jean.

Tony Blair

100

Those born between April 20 and May 20 are represented by a bull in this zodiac sign.

Taurus

200

In 1998, the first iMac is revealed by this charismatic and temperamental Apple founder. 

Steve Jobs

200

This famous horse race which takes place in Lousiville, Kentucky, falls on May 6th this year,

The Kentucky Derby

200

This complete guide to television programing made it's first issue on April 3, 1953.

TV Guide

200

JFK married Jacqueline Bouvier in September of this year (4 months after Jean was born).

1953

300

In 1915, this former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, hits his first major league home run. 

Babe Ruth

300

This red head's favorite hobbies have included stain glass, drawing, painting, roller blading, Tae Kwon Do, and Sea Kayaking

Jean!

300

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began operations and this day was first celebrated, now falling on Roberto's bday.

Earth Day

300

Born between 1946 and 1964, Jean falls into this generation.

Baby Boomers

400

In 1889, this famous landmark is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris. 

The Eiffel Tower

400

This founder of psychoanalysis, born on 5/6/1856, suggested that human behavior is influenced by unconscious memories, thoughts and urges. 

Sigmund Freud

400

DAILY DOUBLE!! 

This Queen arrived to her coronation day, in June 1953, riding along in a golden coach.

400

This birthstone of May is a symbol of rebirth, and is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. 

Emerald

500

In 1861, this state that begins with an A, seceded from the Union. 

Arkansas

500

This American actor, director, producer and writer did all four of these things in his 1941 movie, Citizen Kane, considered one of the most influential films in the history of the art. 

Orson Welles

500

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay are the first to summit this famous mountain in Nepal.

Mount Everest

500

This month is likely named after the Roman Goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants.

May