1. On June 6, 1755, the Battle of Lake George took place during the French and Indian War. British and colonial forces defeated the French, resulting in the capture of Fort St. Frédéric.

2. In 1829, the Boston and Worcester Railroad was chartered on June 6. This was one of the first railroads in the United States and played an important role in the growth and development of Massachusetts.

3. On June 6, 1932, the 10-hour workday was established for workers in Massachusetts. This law required all workers, except for those in agriculture, to work no more than 10 hours a day.

4. In 1944, D-Day occurred on June 6, and many Massachusetts soldiers were involved in the invasion of Normandy.

5. On June 6, 2005, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage. This landmark decision was made by the state’s Supreme Court and paved the way for other states to follow suit.