1. 1813 - Battle of Craney Island: During the War of 1812, American troops at Craney Island in the Chesapeake Bay repulsed a British attack. This victory helped to boost American morale and prevented the British from capturing the city of Norfolk.
2. 1861 - Maryland remained in the Union: At the start of the Civil War, Maryland was a slave state, but it remained in the Union despite its proximity to Confederate territory. The state held a significant strategic position along the Chesapeake Bay, and its loyalty was crucial to maintaining Union control over the region.
3. 1905 - Pimlico Race Course Opens: Pimlico Race Course, located in Baltimore, opened its doors for the first time. The track is home to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.
4. 1963 - First African-American elected to Baltimore City Council: Parren Mitchell was elected as the first African-American member of the Baltimore City Council, marking a significant moment in the civil rights movement in Maryland.
5. 2002 - Liz Matory born: Liz Matory, who would go on to become a political activist and community organizer, was born in Silver Spring. Matory ran for Congress in 2018 as a Republican in Maryland's 2nd District.