1. On July 16, 1790, Congress established the first federal census of the United States. Pennsylvania was the second most populous state at the time, and it played a major role in the formation and implementation of the census.

2. On July 16, 1851, President Millard Fillmore visited Pennsylvania and gave a speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. He spoke about the importance of preserving the Union and upholding the principles of the Constitution.

3. On July 16, 1926, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission was established. The commission was responsible for the construction and maintenance of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which was the first high-speed, limited-access highway in the United States.

4. On July 16, 1935, famous opera singer and Pennsylvania native Mario Lanza performed at a benefit concert in Philadelphia. Lanza was known for his powerful voice and he went on to star in several Hollywood films.

5. On July 16, 1994, the Pennsylvania Lottery set a record for the largest single-day sales in its history, with more than $37 million in tickets sold. The lottery was established in 1971 and has since generated billions of dollars in revenue for the state's programs and services.