On March 6, several significant events have occurred in Ohio's history. Here are five interesting facts about this date:

1. In 1860, the Pony Express began its mail delivery service between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. The first Pony Express rider to carry the mail from Missouri to Sacramento was William Hamilton, who embarked on his journey on March 6.

2. In 1907, the Ohioan William D. Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America, a youth organization designed to instill values such as leadership and community service. The Boy Scouts have since grown into one of the largest youth organizations in the country, and Boyce's contribution to its founding is celebrated on March 6.

3. In 1933, Ohio Governor George White signed Ohio House Bill 1, which abolished the death penalty in Ohio. Although the law was eventually overturned in 1974, its passage on March 6, 1933, marked a significant moment in the history of capital punishment in Ohio.

4. In 1964, the Beatles performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of their first-ever tour of the United States. The concert took place at the Cincinnati Gardens, and tickets sold out in just 3 hours.

5. In 2006, the Ohio Historical Society officially changed its name to the Ohio History Connection. The name change was intended to better reflect the organization's mission of preserving and sharing Ohio's rich history with the public. March 6, 2006, marks the date on which the new name officially took effect.