7 May 1960 May 7, 2013 Author: Staff The Soviet Union capture the American U-2 pilot Gary Powers. Famous Words of Inspiration..."The power of imagination makes us infinite." John Muir — Click here for more from John Muir Related posts: 3 May 1960 6 January 1960 1 February 1960 21 May 1991 Categories: History Tags: 1960, 7 May