Below are five interesting facts about November 6 in Arizona history, based on available data and sources:

1. Arizona became a state on November 6, 1912. After decades of being a territory under the control of various nations and governments, Arizona was granted statehood as the 48th state in the United States. The road to statehood was long and arduous, with debates over issues such as women's suffrage, control of natural resources, and political representation.

2. The USS Arizona submarine was launched on November 6, 1943. The submarine, named after the state and honoring its history and contributions to the U.S. military, became the last of the nine boats in the Navy's class of Fleet Type Submarines to be launched during World War II.

3. The Phoenix Suns played their first regular season home game on November 6, 1968. The Suns, who had joined the NBA as an expansion team earlier that year, defeated the Seattle Supersonics 124-123 in front of a crowd of over 7,000 fans at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

4. A major earthquake hit northern Arizona on November 6, 1905. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.0 and was felt as far away as Colorado and California, caused damage to buildings and land in the Flagstaff area. No fatalities were reported, but it served as a reminder of the potential seismic risks in the region.

5. The first public library in Phoenix opened on November 6, 1908. The Carnegie Library, built with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, provided free books and reading materials to the growing population of Phoenix. Today, the building serves as the headquarters of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.