Several dates are connected to moments that will influence the course of politics, literature, or world conflicts. March 6 is connected to independence movements, historical battles, and literary works. Here is a fact-checked list of five historical occurrences connected to this date.

Missouri Compromise signed into law (1820)

On March 6, 1820, the Missouri Compromise was signed into law by James Monroe. This law allowed Missouri to join the United States as a slave state while Maine joined the US as a free state. This law attempted to maintain a balance of free and slave states in the US Senate.

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Battle of the Alamo ends (1836)

The Battle of the Alamo ended on March 6, 1836, when the Mexican army, led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna, captured the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. This battle is an iconic occurrence in the Texas Revolution.

Ghana gains independence from Britain (1957)

On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first independent country in the sub-Saharan regions of Africa to achieve independence from the British Empire. This independence was led by Kwame Nkrumah.

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Michelangelo born (1475)

The famous Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo was born on this day in 1475. He is famous for his iconic works such as the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling or his statue of David, among other iconic works that have influenced the world of Western art.

First Oreo cookies sold (1912)

On this day in 1912, the Oreo cookie was first sold in the US by the National Biscuit Company. This biscuit is now one of the top-selling cookies in the world.