1. The state of Maryland officially adopted their state flag on July 5, 1904. The flag features the family crest of George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, who founded the colony of Maryland in 1634.

2. On July 5, 1813, the Battle of Craney Island took place during the War of 1812. The British attempted to land on the island in Virginia but were repelled by American forces, including Maryland militia.

3. The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) was founded on July 5, 1826. It is one of the oldest art schools in the United States and has produced many notable artists and designers.

4. The dedication ceremony for the Francis Scott Key Monument in Baltimore took place on July 5, 1911. The monument commemorates the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was written during the War of 1812 and is now the national anthem of the United States.

5. The first game of the 1998 Major League Lacrosse season was played on July 5 at Homewood Field in Baltimore. The Baltimore Bayhawks defeated the New York Lizards 19-16 in front of a crowd of over 10,000 fans.