Today in History - May 6 On May 6, 1856, Robert E. Peary, who claimed discovery of the North Pole, was born in Cresson, Pennsylvania. Continue reading. On May 6, 1864, Confederate General James E. Longstreet was seriously wounded, caught in the fire of his own troops at the Battle of the Wilderness. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments. You are subscribed to Today in History from the Library of Congress.
