1. The Connecticut Land Company was formed on January 8, 1795. This company was responsible for purchasing and selling over 3 million acres of land in what is now northeastern Ohio.
2. On January 8, 1835, the Hartford Fire Insurance Company was founded. This company was one of the first in the United States to offer insurance specifically for fire damage.
3. In 1902, the Connecticut State Agricultural College (now known as the University of Connecticut) opened its doors to students for the first time. The first classes were held on January 8th of that year.
4. The USS Connecticut, a battleship commissioned by the US Navy, was launched on January 8, 1904. This ship played a major role in World War I and even served as the flagship of the US Pacific Fleet.
5. On January 8, 1935, the first diesel-electric locomotive in the United States went into service on the New Haven Railroad. The locomotive was built by the General Electric Company and was revolutionary in its fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
5 Fun Facts About January 8 In Connecticut History
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