Today is Monday, May 6, 2024. It’s the 127th day of the year, and we’re on week 19.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1961
George Clooney
George Clooney is an American actor born on May 6, 1961, in Kentucky, USA. He is 63 years old today.
1955
Tom Bergeron
Tom Bergeron is an American TV personality born on May 6, 1955, in Massachusetts, USA. He is 69 years old today.
1953
Tony Blair
Tony Blair is an British politician born on May 6, 1953, in Scotland, UK. He is 71 years old today.
Deaths On This Day
Today in history has also been a day of loss, and we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years.
1817
1862
Henry David Thoreau
American
Naturalist
1817
1862
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau was an American naturalist born on July 12, 1817. He died on this day in 1862, at age 44 in Concord, Massachusetts, USA.
Died On:
May 6, 1862 (Age 44)
Died In:
Massachusetts, USA
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
1901
Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.
Thomas A. Edison
American Inventor
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
National Beverage Day
The beautiful thing about beverages is there’s something for everyone! Whether you like hot drinks or cold beverages, celebrate Beverage Day today by drinking your favorite beverage. So sit back today, take a sip and relax!
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
When George Washington died, Napoleon Bonaparte of France gave a personal eulogy and ordered a ten-day mourning period for France.
Fast Facts About Today
| Day of week | Monday |
| Week number | Week 19 |
| Day of year | Day 127 of 2024 |
| Decade | 2020s |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |
