1. Delaware Ratifies the U.S. Constitution: On February 23, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, thus becoming the first state of the Union.
2. Nat Turner Sentenced to Death: On February 23, 1831, a Virginia court gave a death sentence to Nat Turner, the leader of the 1831 Nat Turner Rebellion. This event is significant in Delaware history as Turner was an enslaved African American who sought to revolt against the oppressive conditions of his time.
3. Abraham Lincoln Visits Wilmington: On February 23, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln passed through Wilmington on his way to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration. Lincoln was greeted by a large crowd at the Delaware Railroad Station, where he gave a brief speech.
4. DuPont Company Incorporates: On February 23, 1903, the DuPont Company was formally incorporated in Delaware. The company, founded by Éleuthère Irénée du Pont in 1802, grew to become one of the largest chemical manufacturers in the world.
5. First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens: On February 23, 2011, the first medical marijuana dispensary in Delaware, called First State Compassion Center, opened its doors. This marked a significant step towards broader legal access to medical marijuana in the state.
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