1. On February 19, 1820, Maine became the 23rd state in the United States, after separating from Massachusetts. This was a significant moment in Maine's history as it marked the beginning of the state's independence and allowed for a greater focus on local issues and concerns.

2. In 1861, Maine soldiers captured Fort Johnston in North Carolina during the Civil War. The fort was an important strategic location for the Confederacy, and its capture helped weaken the Confederate defenses along the coast.

3. The Maine Legislature voted to establish Acadia National Park on February 19, 1919. The park covers over 47,000 acres on Mount Desert Island and is known for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains, forests, lakes, and coastline.

4. In 1945, the USS Bass (SS-164), a submarine built in Maine, sank off the coast of Japan after being hit by a Japanese torpedo. The submarine had a crew of 80 men, and only 24 survived the attack.

5. On February 19, 1976, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the state's ban on abortion was unconstitutional. This decision made Maine the second state in the country to legalize abortions, following New York's lead in 1970.