May 6 is the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years). There are 239 days remaining.
- 1948 – David Michelinie is born.
- 1961 – Wally Wingert is born.
- 1964 – Lars Mikkelsen is born.
- 1964 – John Ennis is born.
- 1974 – Matthew Yang King is born.
- 1997 – The Art of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi published.
- 1998 – Tales of the Jedi — The Fall of the Sith Empire trade paperback published.
- 1998 – X-Wing Rogue Squadron 31 published.
- 2004 – Swoop and Dive article published on Wizards of the Coast website.
- 2006 – Routine Valor published as part of Free Comic Book Day.
- 2008 – Star Wars Insider 101 published.
- 2013 – EA and Disney sign a gaming deal after LucasArts shuts down as a developer.
- 2015 – Kanan 2 published.
- 2022 – George Peréz dies.
- 2023 – The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day 2023 published.
- 2025 – The Acolyte: Wayseeker to be published.
- 2025 – The Acolyte: Wayseeker audiobook to be released.
- 2025 – The High Republic: A Valiant Vow to be published.
- 2025 – Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red Treasury Edition to be published.