1. In 1937, the Hindenburg disaster occurred in Lakehurst, New Jersey, but it was felt throughout Maryland. The dirigible caught fire and crashed, killing 36 people. The incident led to the decline in airship travel and the rise of airplanes as the primary mode of commercial air travel.

2. On May 6, 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened to the public in Paris, France, and its influence was felt all the way in Maryland. The tower became a symbol of the modern age and inspired the construction of many other famous towers and monuments around the world, including the Washington Monument in Baltimore.

3. On May 6, 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its landmark decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education, which declared that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The ruling sparked a civil rights movement that would change history and eventually led to the integration of schools across the United States.

4. The Orpheum Theatre in Baltimore opened on May 6, 1911, becoming a cultural fixture in the city. It was the first vaudeville house in the city and hosted performances by many famous entertainers, such as Harry Houdini.

5. In 2002, Maryland became the first state in the United States to impose a statewide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. The law went into effect on May 6 of that year, paving the way for similar laws in other states and around the world. The ban was controversial at the time, but it has since been credited with reducing smoking rates and improving public health.