1. Vermont became the 14th state to join the Union on December 6, 1791. Prior to this, Vermont had been an independent republic for 14 years.

2. The first successful ski tow in the United States opened in Woodstock, Vermont on December 6, 1934. The tow was powered by a car engine and could carry skiers up a 600-foot slope.

3. On December 6, 1777, American troops led by General John Stark defeated the British at the Battle of Bennington. This was a crucial victory in the American Revolution and helped to turn the tide of the war in favor of the patriots.

4. Vermont poet Robert Frost was born on December 6, 1874 in San Francisco, California. Frost lived in Vermont for many years and wrote some of his most famous poems there, including "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening."

5. In 1872, the University of Vermont (UVM) opened its doors to its first female students. Prior to this, UVM was an all-male institution. The first female graduate, Mary A. Grainger, received her degree in 1877.