1. In 1778, the Kentucky County militia defeated a force of British soldiers and Native American allies at the Battle of the Pound. This victory helped secure the frontier during the Revolutionary War and marked a turning point in the conflict in Kentucky.
2. The first known school in Kentucky was established on February 6, 1782, when John Filson opened a school in Lexington. Filson was a prominent early settler and writer, and his school helped provide education for the growing population in the area.
3. On February 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified by the Kentucky General Assembly. This amendment abolished slavery throughout the country, marking a major step forward in the fight for civil rights.
4. In 1933, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a law making it illegal to sell or serve alcohol on Sundays. This law, known as the "Blue Law," remained in effect until 2018, when the state legislature repealed the ban on Sunday alcohol sales.
5. On February 6, 2001, Kentucky native and former Vice President Al Gore announced that he would not run for president in 2004. Gore had narrowly lost the 2000 election to George W. Bush, and his decision not to seek the presidency again paved the way for a new generation of Democratic leaders.