1. On February 15, 1764, the Connecticut General Assembly created the town of Torrington, making it one of the newer towns in the state at the time. Today, Torrington is known for its vibrant arts scene and natural beauty.

2. In 1796, the first Episcopal missionary bishop in the United States, Samuel Seabury, was consecrated at a church in Middletown, Connecticut, marking a major moment in the history of the Episcopal Church in America.

3. On February 15, 1848, a massive fire broke out in the city of Hartford, destroying nearly half the business district and causing over a million dollars in damages (equivalent to over $34 million today).

4. In 1895, Yale University beat the University of Pennsylvania in a historic basketball game, winning by a score of 32-10. This victory marked an important moment in the history of basketball, which had only recently been invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891.

5. On February 15, 1971, the Connecticut Lottery was first introduced to the state, allowing residents to purchase tickets for a chance to win large cash prizes. Today, the Connecticut Lottery is still popular and provides millions of dollars in revenue for the state government each year.