George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)
was a actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who
is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio,
and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest
and most influential filmmakers of all time.
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On May 6, 1940, John Steinbeck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize
for his novel The Grapes of Wrath.
The book traces the fictional Joad family of Oklahoma as they
lose their family farm and move to California in search of a
better life.
One of Steinbeck’s most effective works of social commentary,
the novel also won the National Book Award.
John Ernst Steinbeck Jr.
(February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968)
John Lennon and his son Julian Lennon with a Rolls Royce Phantom V (custom paint job) in his garage in 1968.
The airship Hindenburg, the largest dirigible ever built and the
pride of Nazi Germany, bursts into flames upon touching its
mooring mast in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 passengers
and crew-members, on May 6, 1937.
A scene from "The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue."
The last episode of the hit television sitcom"I Love Lucy" aired
on this day in history, May 6, 1957.
William Asher, iconic producer, director and screenwriter, directed
the episode, which was titled "The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue."
In the episode, Ball accidentally broke the statue — and decided
to pose in its place.
The TV sitcom originally aired on CBS from October
15, 1951, to May 6, 1957, with a total of 180 half-hour
episodes, spanning six seasons.
