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6 May 2028
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2023 - King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London.King of the United Kingdom since 2022
Anniversary
2013 - Amanda Berry escaped from the Cleveland, Ohio, home of her captor, Ariel Castro, having been held there with two other women for ten years.City in Ohio, United States
Anniversary
2008 - British barrister Mark Saunders was shot dead by police after a five-hour siege at his home in Chelsea, London.Type of lawyer
Anniversary
2004 - The final episode of the television sitcom Friends was aired.17th and 18th episodes of the 10th season of Friends
Anniversary
1998 - Steve Jobs unveiled the iMac G3' personal computer.American businessman and investor (1955–2011)
Historical events
History
2023 - 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 coronation in the United Kingdom
History
2023 - Eight people are killed and seven injured in a mass shooting in Allen, Texas. The perpetrator is killed by a police officer.Mass shooting in Texas, U.S.
History
2013 - Three women, kidnapped and missing for more than a decade, are found alive in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.2002–2004 kidnappings in Cleveland, Ohio, US
History
2010 - In just 36 minutes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges nearly 1,000 points in what is known as the 2010 Flash Crash.American stock market index composed of 30 industry leaders
History
2004 - The final episode of the television sitcom Friends is aired.17th and 18th episodes of the 10th season of Friends
History
2002 - Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated following a radio interview at the Mediapark in Hilversum.Dutch politician (1948–2002)
History
2001 - During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque.Country in West Asia
History
1999 - The first elections to the devolved Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly are held.Granting of some competences of central government to local government
History
1998 - 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.American baseball player (born 1977)
History
1998 - Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. unveils the first iMac.American businessman and investor (1955–2011)
Notable births
Born
2002 - Angel Reese, American basketball playerAmerican basketball player (born 2002)
Born
1998 - Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ThompsonAmerican killer (born 1998)
Born
1997 - Maymay Entrata, Filipino model, entertainer and singer-songwriterFilipino actress and singer (born 1997)
Born
1997 - Ranz Kyle, Filipino social media personality and entertainerFilipino YouTuber and dancer
Notable deaths
Died
2026 - Ted Turner, American media mogul (born 1938)American media mogul (1938–2026)
Died
2024 - Bernard Pivot, French journalist, interviewer and host (born 1935)French journalist (1935–2024)
Died
2024 - Brian Wenzel, Australian actor (born 1929)Australian actor (1929–2024)
Died
2022 - George Pérez, American comic book artist and writer (born 1954)American comic book artist and writer (1954–2022)
Died
2021 - Kentaro Miura, Japanese manga artist (born 1966)Japanese manga artist (1966–2021)
Died
2016 - Patrick Ekeng, Cameroonian footballer (born 1990)Cameroonian footballer (1990–2016)
Died
2016 - Reg Grundy, Australian businessman (born 1923)Australian businessman (1923–2016)
Died
2015 - Novera Ahmed, Bangladeshi sculptor (born 1930)Bangladeshi artist (1939 – 2015)
Sky
Moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
91.8% illuminated
Lunar age: 12.0 days
Sun zodiac
Taurus
16.48 degrees
Constellation: Aries
Moon zodiac
Libra
15.39 degrees
Constellation: Virgo
Astronomy events
Meteor Shower
Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower PeakApproximate recurring annual peak date. Exact peak timing and visibility vary by year and location.