1. In 1955, the village of Chenega in Prince William Sound experienced a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The entire village was destroyed and 23 out of the 75 residents lost their lives.

2. On August 6, 1908, the first mail plane to fly in Alaska took off from Fairbanks en route to Tanana. This marked the beginning of the state's airmail service.

3. The Alaska Statehood Act, which granted Alaska statehood and made it the 49th state in the United States, was signed into law on August 6, 1959.

4. In 2017, August 6 marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Attu, which was fought between American and Japanese forces during World War II. It was the only battle fought on North American soil during the war and resulted in the deaths of over 2,300 soldiers.

5. August 6 is also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day in Anchorage, Alaska. This day honors the indigenous people of the region, including the Athabascans, Aleuts, Inuit, and Tlingit.