1. On May 6, 1859, the Comstock Lode was discovered in Nevada, making it one of the richest silver mining areas in the world.

2. In 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city on May 6, marking the beginning of its transformation into one of the world's premier entertainment destinations.

3. The first legal betting on sports events outside of Nevada took place on May 6, 2018, when the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports gambling.

4. On May 6, 1945, American forces captured the German city of Augsburg, marking a major turning point in World War II.

5. On May 6, 1998, the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was destroyed in a fire, causing over $500 million in damage but resulting in no fatalities thanks to the quick actions of first responders and hotel staff.