1. California State University, East Bay was founded on April 6, 1957. Originally known as California State College, the school was established to serve the growing population of East Bay and has since become a crucial center for research and education.

2. In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike region of Canada, leading to the start of the Klondike Gold Rush. Thousands of prospectors traveled from California to Alaska to seek their fortunes, and many would go on to establish successful businesses and settlements in the region.

3. On April 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb test was conducted at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The successful test led to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki later that year, which ultimately brought an end to World War II.

4. In 1965, the Watts riots erupted in Los Angeles, lasting for six days and resulting in over 30 deaths and over $40 million in property damage. The riots were triggered by a police brutality incident that had occurred a few days earlier and highlighted deep racial tensions in the city.

5. On April 6, 1973, the state of California passed the first comprehensive energy conservation law in the United States. The law, which required utilities to conserve energy and promote energy efficiency, helped California become a leader in environmental policy and sparked a wave of energy conservation measures across the country.