1. In 1917, Maine became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. This was a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement, and Maine played a crucial role in making it possible for women across the country to vote.

2. On January 31, 1920, Maine passed a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol, ushering in the era of Prohibition. The law was one of the strictest in the country and remained in effect until 1934, when it was repealed.

3. In 1958, a B-47 bomber crashed in the town of Mars Hill in northern Maine, killing three crew members. The incident was one of several nuclear accidents that occurred during the Cold War and highlighted the dangers of nuclear weapons.

4. In 1988, a winter storm dubbed the "White Hurricane" hit Maine and other parts of the Northeast, causing significant damage and disrupting transportation. The storm, which lasted for three days, was one of the worst blizzards in Maine's history.

5. On January 31, 2003, the Augusta Civic Center hosted a rally in support of the troops serving in Iraq. The event drew thousands of people and featured speakers such as Maine's then-Governor John Baldacci and U.S. Senator Susan Collins. The rally was organized in response to the growing opposition to the war and served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women serving in the military.