1. In 1836, President David G. Burnet signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, making Texas a separate republic from Mexico. This historic event occurred on March 2, but on June 6, 1836, Texas delegates signed the declaration, officially displaying their commitment to independence.

2. On June 6, 1882, the first freight train arrived in El Paso from the east. The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad brought significant economic benefits to the city and helped position El Paso as an important transportation hub.

3. In 1892, the Texas State Teachers Association was established in San Marcos. The organization aimed to improve the quality of education in Texas and advocate for teachers' rights. Today, it has over 50,000 members across the state.

4. On June 6, 1933, the Texas Centennial Exposition opened in Dallas. The event commemorated the 100th anniversary of Texas' independence and attracted millions of visitors from around the world. The exposition featured exhibits on Texas history, industry, and art, as well as live performances and rides.

5. In 1985, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of Wallace v. Jaffree, which challenged an Alabama law requiring a daily moment of silence for prayer or meditation in public schools. The court's decision struck down the law as unconstitutional and affirmed the separation of church and state. Although the case did not originate in Texas, it had significant implications for education policy in the state and beyond.