1. Vermont officially became the 14th state on December 11, 1791. This was just over 14 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Vermont was the first state to be admitted to the Union after the original 13 colonies.

2. On December 11, 1941, just four days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Vermont Governor George Aiken called for a day of prayer and mourning in the state. Churches were filled with people seeking solace and comfort during this difficult time.

3. The first officially recorded snowfall in Vermont happened on December 11, 1795. While it's common knowledge that Vermont gets a lot of snow, it's interesting to note that the state's reputation for winter weather dates back over 200 years.

4. On December 11, 1973, Vermont's Supreme Court ruled that the state's education funding system was unconstitutional. This decision paved the way for a new system that ensured that all Vermont students received equal access to education, regardless of where they lived.

5. On December 11, 2014, Vermont became the first state to require GMO labeling on most food products. This groundbreaking law was a major victory for advocates of transparency in the food industry, and helped to spark a national conversation about the ethics and safety of genetically modified foods.