Today in History: May 6

Today is Friday, May 6, the 127th day of 2016. There are 239 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 6, 1891, electrician Irwin “Ike” H. Hoover began installing the first electrical wiring in the White House during the administration of President Benjamin Harrison. (Hoover ended up being offered a full-time job as White House electrician, which he accepted; he later became the White House chief usher.)
On this date:
In 1889, the Paris Exposition formally ope