1. On February 21, 1801, a devastating fire broke out in the city of New Haven, destroying several buildings and leaving many homeless.

2. In 1893, on February 21, the state of Connecticut ratified the Women's Suffrage Amendment, which eventually led to women being granted the right to vote.

3. On February 21, 1991, the state of Connecticut announced the creation of a new Superfund site in Southington, where contaminated soil would be addressed and cleaned up.

4. In 2004, on February 21, the Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford was reopened after undergoing extensive renovations that lasted for several years.

5. On February 21, 1912, a famous train wreck occurred in New Haven, killing several people and injuring many more. The accident led to increased safety measures on railroads throughout the state.