1. On August 6, 1812, Louisiana became the 18th state in the United States of America. The state had been purchased by the U.S. from France in 1803 and had gone through a period of territorial government before achieving statehood.

2. August 6, 1814, was the date of the Battle of New Orleans, the final major battle of the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson commanded a force of American soldiers, militia, and volunteers that defeated British troops in a decisive victory that boosted American morale and helped resolve disputes over the terms of peace negotiations.

3. In 1965, August 6 was declared Official Dixie Highway Day in Louisiana to commemorate the contribution of this historic road network to the state's economic growth and transportation infrastructure. The Dixie Highway was a network of roads that ran from Michigan to Florida and was a major factor in the growth of tourism and commerce in the early 20th century.

4. August 6, 1949, marks the date of the Louisiana hurricane, also known as Hurricane King, which devastated the state's coast and caused widespread damage and loss of life. The Category 4 storm made landfall near New Orleans and left over 200 people dead and thousands homeless.

5. On August 6, 2019, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed an executive order establishing a task force to address the state's opioid epidemic. The task force included representatives from the healthcare industry, law enforcement, and public health agencies and aimed to develop strategies for preventing opioid abuse and improving treatment for those struggling with addiction.