Monday, 6th May 1968 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 4°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 6th May in London, GB.
On Monday, 6th May, London experienced drizzly conditions beneath a last quarter moon, with the city falling under the influence of Taurus. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is situated on the Thames and serves as a major global centre for finance, culture and governance, with a population exceeding nine million residents across its metropolitan area.
The date has witnessed significant historical moments across different centuries. In 1954, English runner Roger Bannister achieved a milestone at Oxford's Iffley Road Track by becoming the first person to run the mile in under four minutes, a feat that remained a barrier in sporting achievement for years. More recently, in 2004, the final episode of the television sitcom Friends was broadcast, marking the end of a show that had become a cultural phenomenon.
Contemporary history also records notable events on this date. In 2008, British barrister Mark Saunders was shot dead by police after a five-hour siege at his home in Chelsea, London, an incident that drew significant public attention to police tactics and protocol. The year 2023 brought ceremonial significance when the coronation of Charles III and Camilla as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms was held at Westminster Abbey, drawing dignitaries and millions of viewers worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 6th May 1968
Silence speaks louder than the words meant to fill it.
Fortune of the Day
6th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on May 6th blend Taurus stability with the spiritual depth of Master Number 11. They appear grounded and calm, yet possess intuitive sensitivity transcending surface perception. This combination makes them thoughtful, introspective individuals with quiet inner strength.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in patience, reliability, and refined aesthetic sense. However, stubbornness and emotional guardedness can become burdensome. The Master Number's intensity may trigger overthinking and inner tension without proper grounding and integration.
Love These people seek deep, meaningful connections rather than superficial romance. Venus's influence grants sensuality and tenderness, while 11-energy demands emotional authenticity. They are loyal and build stable partnerships infused with subtle passion and understanding.
Caree & Finance May 6th natives thrive in fields blending creativity with practical craft: design, artisanship, financial planning. Their intuitive pragmatism secures material stability. Spiritual or counseling careers optimally utilize their 11-energy gifts and natural wisdom.
Health Physical harmony requires regular movement and sensory care like massage and bodywork. Nervous tension from overthinking demands mindfulness and grounding practices. They benefit from nature connection and ritualized relaxation moments.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Monkey (Earth).
Fun Facts About 6th May
Name Days in Your Language: Morna, Mya, Myah, Myrna, Orson, Prudence
Someone born on this day in 1968 would be 57 years old today — just 21,158 days into life, which is roughly 507,804 hours, 30,468,296 minutes, or 1,828,097,815 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 127. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 239 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 19 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 6th May
- Chris Shiflett, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (1971)
- Jim Magilton, Northern Irish footballer and coach (1969)
- Lætitia Sadier, French singer and keyboard player (1968)
- Leslie Hope, Canadian actress, director, producer, and screenwriter (1965)
- Alessandra Ferri, Italian ballerina (1963)
- George Clooney, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (1961)
- Tom Hunter, Scottish businessman and philanthropist (1961)
- Frans Timmermans, Dutch politician and diplomat, First Vice President of the European Commission (1961)
Lives Remembered on 6th May
- Alexander Rodzyanko, Russian general (born 1879) (1970)
- Zhou Zuoren, Chinese author and translator (born 1885) (1967)
- Theodore von Kármán, Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, and engineer (born 1881) (1963)
- Ted Weems, American violinist, trombonist, and bandleader (born 1901) (1963)
- Monty Woolley, American raconteur, actor, and director (born 1888) (1963)
- Lucian Blaga, Romanian poet, playwright, and philosopher (born 1895) (1961)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 6th May
- Christian feast day: Dominic Savio
- Christian feast day: Evodius of Antioch (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: François de Laval
- Christian feast day: Gerard of Lunel
- Christian feast day: Jacinto Vera (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Lucius of Cyrene
- Christian feast day: Petronax of Monte Cassino
- Christian feast day: St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Day of Bravery, also known as Gergyovden (Bulgaria)
- Christian feast day: St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Đurđevdan (Gorani, Roma)
- Christian feast day: St George's Day related observances (Eastern Orthodox Church): Yuri's Day in the Spring (Russian Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: St John before the Latin Gate
- Christian feast day: May 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International No Diet Day
- Martyrs' Day (Lebanon and Syria)
- National Azulejo Day (Portugal)
- The first day of Hıdırellez (Turkey)
What Happened on 6th May?
- The coronation of Charles III and Camilla as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms is held in Westminster Abbey, London. (2023)
- Eight people are killed and seven injured in a mass shooting in Allen, Texas. The perpetrator is killed by a police officer. (2023)
- Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States. (2013)
- In just 36 minutes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash. (2010)
- The final episode of the television sitcom Friends was aired. (2004)
- Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio-interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum. (2002)
- Founding of SpaceX. (2002)
- During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque. (2001)
- The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held. (1999)
- Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start. (1998)