1. The Hattiesburg Tornado: On June 6, 1953, an F4 tornado tore through Hattiesburg, Mississippi, causing significant damage to the city. The tornado killed 38 people and injured over 200, making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in Mississippi history.

2. James Meredith's Enrollment at Ole Miss: On June 6, 1962, James Meredith became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi. Meredith faced intense opposition, and his enrollment sparked riots that required federal troops to quell.

3. Neshoba County Murders: On June 21, 1964, civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner were arrested in Neshoba County, Mississippi, and then murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan. The case highlighted the violence and racism of the Jim Crow South, and their killers were not convicted until over forty years later.

4. Gulfport Train Derailment: On June 6, 1963, two trains collided in downtown Gulfport, Mississippi, causing a massive explosion that killed five people and injured dozens. The accident was caused by a mechanical failure and was the worst train disaster in Mississippi history at that time.

5. Elvis Presley's Birthplace: On June 6, 1935, Elvis Presley was born in a two-room shotgun house in Tupelo, Mississippi. The house has been preserved and turned into a museum, and it is a popular stop for fans of the legendary musician.