1. The Capitol Building has been the site of several significant events on January 6 throughout history, including the opening of Congress in 1824 and the ratification of the 25th Amendment in 1967.

2. January 6, 1912, marked the final day of the National Automobile Show, which was held in Washington, D.C. and attracted over 25,000 visitors.

3. On January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his famous Four Freedoms speech to Congress, outlining his vision for American involvement in World War II.

4. In 1987, January 6 was designated National Smith Day in honor of inventor and statesman Samuel Smith, who helped to establish the U.S. Navy and led efforts to fortify Baltimore during the War of 1812.

5. The 2021 storming of the Capitol Building by supporters of then-President Donald Trump took place on January 6, leading to multiple deaths, injuries, and arrests. The event sparked widespread concern and debate about political polarization and democratic norms in the United States.