May 6 in History

• 1941

  May 6, 1941:

  American comedian and television personality, Bob Hope performs his maiden United Service Organizations show.

• 1972

  May 6, 1972:

  British singer and composer, Elton John officially releases a single titled "Rocket Man."

• 1978

  May 6, 1978:

  American rock band, The Knack, is established.

• 1982

  May 6, 1982:

  American actress and singer, Diana Ross receives a star, as a solo artist, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

• 1987

  May 6, 1987:

  American songwriter and rapper, Meek Mill is born in South Philadelphia, US.  

• 1990

  May 6, 1990:

  Bassist, Jason Everman makes his last performance with the rock band named “Soundgarden”.

• 1995

  May 6, 1995:

  CBS sport television channel known as Classic Sports Network is launched.

• 1996

  May 6, 1996:

  American vocal band, Backstreet Boys drops their self-titled debut album.

• 2003

  May 6, 2003:

  Rock band, Fall Out Boy issues their debut album titled “Take This To Your Grave”.

• 2007

  May 6, 2007:

  The animated film titled "Shrek the Third" premieres at Mann Village Theatre, Westwood.

• 2008

  May 6, 2008:

  American singer and television personality, Cher starts her concerts dubbed "Cher at the Colosseum" in Las Vegas.