May 06 in history: Roger Bannister's record, first Pope enters mosque, and more
| Updated: May 07, 2021, 08:58 AM IST
From Italy's deadly earthquake to Joseph Stalin becoming Premier of the Soviet Union, here's whats happened on this day in the past
German airship Hindenburg explodes at Lakehurst, New Jersey, kills 35
German airship Hindenburg explodes at Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 35
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Joseph Stalin becomes Premier of the Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin becomes Premier of the Soviet Union
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Roger Bannister becomes first to run a mile in less than 4 minutes
Roger Bannister becomes first to run a mile in less than four minutes
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Massive earthquake hits northeast Italy, killing about 1000
Massive earthquake hits northeast Italy, killing about 1000
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John Paul II becomes first pope to enter a mosque
John Paul II becomes first pope to enter a mosque