1. On March 6, 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford, which ultimately led to the Civil War. While this event did not take place in Utah, it had significant implications for the state's settlement and history as well as the rest of the country.

2. March 6, 1895, marks the day when Utah officially became the 45th state in the Union. After a long and contentious struggle to achieve statehood, Utah finally gained recognition and representation in the federal government.

3. On March 6, 1924, Utah industrialist Simon Bamberger became the first Jewish governor in the United States. Bamberger served as the 4th Governor of Utah from 1917 to 1921 and then again from 1923 to 1925.

4. March 6, 1902, saw the birth of former Utah governor Calvin Rampton. Rampton served as the 11th governor of Utah from 1965 to 1977 and is widely regarded as one of the most successful and effective governors in the state's history.

5. The Salt Lake City Olympics of 2002 officially closed on March 6th of that year, after sixteen days of competition, international collaboration, and of course, the famous opening ceremony with the Olympic flame. These games are still remembered as an important moment in Utah history and as an important milestone for the state's economy, culture, and tourism.