What happened on May 6, 1981?

Headlines from May 6, 1981

• ❤️ Artificial Heart Success – An artificial heart implanted in a brain-dead patient sustained body functions for two hours before removal, marking a significant medical milestone.
• 🇫🇷 Giscard vs. Mitterrand Debate – French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing and challenger Francois Mitterrand faced off in a crucial televised debate ahead of the presidential election.
• 💰 Brazil Devalues Currency – Brazil's currency, the cruzeiro, was devalued by 1.952%, marking the 12th devaluation this year amid economic challenges.
• 📈 Air Traffic Surge – Air Florida reported a significant increase in air traffic for April, more than doubling passenger miles compared to the previous year.
• 📊 Senate Confirms EPA Nominee – The Senate confirmed Anne McGill Gorsuch as the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency, marking a key appointment.
• 🌍 U.S. Envoy to Middle East – President Reagan announced the appointment of Philip C. Habib as a special envoy to the Middle East to address tensions in Lebanon.
• 💼 Maxim's Sold to Cardin – The iconic Paris restaurant Maxim's was sold to fashion designer Pierre Cardin for over $20 million, marking a significant cultural transaction.
• 📉 Market Decline Continues – Stock prices fell again as the market reacted to rising interest rates, marking the sixth consecutive session of declines.
• 📚 New Head of Testing Service – Gregory R. Anrig was appointed as the new president of the Educational Testing Service, a key role in educational assessment.
• 📅 Water Rationing in Florida – Due to a persistent drought, water rationing was implemented for 3.5 million residents across eight counties in South Florida.