1. On January 6, 1939, the city of Juneau experienced its largest single snowfall of 32.3 inches, known as the "Great Snow of 1939." The snowfall caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in the city, including the collapse of several roofs.

2. On January 6, 1958, Alaska was admitted as the 49th state of the United States, after a long process of gaining statehood that began in 1916. The occasion was marked by a massive celebration in Anchorage, attended by thousands of people.

3. On January 6, 1980, the eruption of Mount Redoubt, located about 110 miles southwest of Anchorage, began. The eruption lasted for several months, causing significant damage to nearby communities and the economy of the region.

4. On January 6, 2005, the Interior Alaska Medical Clinic, the oldest medical facility in Fairbanks, Alaska, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1955, the clinic has been an important provider of medical services to residents of the area for decades.

5. On January 6, 2019, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced that 2018 had seen the highest number of reported cases of syphilis in the state in over 40 years. This announcement highlighted the ongoing public health challenges facing Alaska, particularly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare services.