1. On March 6, 1825, William Samuel Johnson, a lawyer and politician who played important roles in Connecticut and United States politics during his lifetime, died in Stratford, Connecticut. Johnson was a major contributor to the drafting of the United States Constitution and served in both the Connecticut General Assembly and the United States Senate.

2. The first brewery in Connecticut, called Yale Brewery, was established in New Haven on March 6, 1842. The brewery was located on Trumbull Street and produced ale and porter until it was forced to close during the early 20th century due to the prohibition movement.

3. On March 6, 1877, the father of famous American poet Wallace Stevens, Garrett Barcalow Stevens, was appointed as the United States assistant district attorney for the district of Connecticut. During his tenure, Stevens prosecuted several high profile cases and became known as a tough but fair prosecutor.

4. On March 6, 1969, a massive winter storm hit Connecticut, dumping up to 42 inches of snow in some areas and causing widespread power outages and transportation disruptions. The storm was one of the worst to hit the state in recorded history and caused significant damage to homes and buildings.

5. On March 6, 1999, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team set a record for the most consecutive victories in NCAA basketball history. The Huskies defeated West Virginia 77-43, marking their 70th straight win and breaking the previous record set by John Wooden's UCLA men's basketball team in the 1970s. The streak continued until April 2001, when the Huskies were finally defeated by Notre Dame in the NCAA tournament.