1. On December 6, 1917, New Mexico became the 47th state in the United States. After years of being a territory, New Mexico was finally admitted as a state after a long process that had been complicated by politics, religion, and cultural issues.

2. On the same day in 1941, the United States entered World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This event had a profound impact on the state, and many New Mexicans served in the military during the war.

3. December 6, 1932, is the birthdate of Chuck Jones, the famous animator and director who created many popular cartoons, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Road Runner. Jones was born in Spokane, Washington, but he spent much of his life in New Mexico, where he also founded the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.

4. In 1986, on December 6, the New Mexico State Legislature approved a bill allowing the state's Native American tribes to negotiate gaming compacts with the state government. This decision paved the way for the creation of many casinos and gaming facilities on tribal lands in New Mexico.

5. Finally, December 6, 2013, marks the date of a historic victory for marriage equality in New Mexico, as the state's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry. This decision made New Mexico the 17th state to legalize same-sex marriage, and it was hailed as a major milestone for LGBT rights in the United States.