June 6, also known as Alaska Day, is a significant day in the history of the state of Alaska. Here are five interesting facts about this day:

1. On June 6, 1784, Russian explorer Grigory Shelikhov established the first Russian settlement in Alaska, on Kodiak Island. This marked the beginning of Russian colonization in the region.

2. In 1971, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into law by President Richard Nixon on June 6. This act provided land and financial compensation to Alaska Native peoples for the loss of their traditional lands and resources.

3. On June 6, 1912, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition opened in Seattle, Washington. The exposition was designed to showcase the economic, cultural, and natural resources of Alaska and the Yukon to a wider audience.

4. In 1944, a U.S. Army transport plane crashed on Mt. Gannett in the Chugach Mountains, killing all 16 passengers and crew on board. This is still considered one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Alaska's history.

5. On June 6, 2002, Eklutna Lake in Anchorage became Alaska's first state park to require a permit for overnight camping. This was done to help protect the park's resources and manage its use by visitors.