May 6th (1861) was a Monday. It's the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 239 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 6th May, 1861
» American Civil War: Arkansas secedes from the Union (American Civil War) or Union.
» American Civil War: Richmond, Virginia is declared the new capital of the Confederate States of America.
Famous Birthdays on May 6 in 1861
» Motilal Nehru, Indian lawyer and politician (d. 1931)
May 6th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Anthony Middleton
» Edward Jones (martyr)
» Dominic Savio
» Evodius known as Evodius of Antioch (Roman Catholic Church)
» Gerard of Lunel
» Lucius of Cyrene
» Petronax of Monte Cassino
» Army Day Bulgaria e.g Day of Bravery, also known as 'Gergyovden' (Bulgaria)
» Đurđevdan (Gorani people named Gorani, Romani people or Roma)
» Public holidays in Georgia called Police Day (Georgia (country) or Georgia)