1. The first paved road in the United States was built in Pennsylvania on January 15, 1793. Called the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, it was a 62-mile road connecting the two cities and was instrumental in the development of the state's economy and transportation system.

2. On January 15, 1907, Pennsylvania became the first state in the nation to pass a law requiring all motor vehicles to have license plates. The law was created to help identify and track down drivers who were involved in accidents or committed traffic violations.

3. Pennsylvania's first female governor, Evelyn Murphy, was inaugurated on January 15, 2007. She served as the 28th governor of the state and was only the second woman ever elected to the position.

4. On January 15, 1929, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission was formed to oversee the construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which would become the first long-distance superhighway in the United States.

5. The iconic Hershey's chocolate company was founded in Pennsylvania on January 15, 1894, by Milton Hershey. The company grew rapidly, with Hershey's Milk Chocolate becoming a best-seller and the basis for the creation of many other Hershey's products. Today, the company's headquarters are still located in Hershey, PA.