1. 1775 - The First Provincial Congress of North Carolina convenes in New Bern. This congress passed resolutions that pledged support to the Continental Army in the ongoing American War of Independence. The congress also approved the design of the North Carolina state flag that is still used today.

2. 1893 - Charlotte Hornets baseball team plays first game in Charlotte. The Charlotte Hornets were a minor league baseball team that played in the South Atlantic League for over 60 years. They were an affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and played their home games at the old Crockett Park, which has since been demolished.

3. 1936 - North Carolina Highway Patrol is created. The North Carolina Highway Patrol is responsible for enforcing traffic laws, investigating accidents, and protecting the citizens of North Carolina. In 1936, it was the first statewide law enforcement agency in North Carolina, and today it has over 1,500 troopers.

4. 1961 - The Raleigh-Durham Airport opens. The Raleigh-Durham Airport, also known as the Research Triangle Park Airport, is located between Raleigh and Durham. It was built to serve the growing Research Triangle Park, which is home to many tech companies and research institutions.

5. 2006 - UNC wins the College World Series. The University of North Carolina baseball team won its first national championship in 2006. The team was led by future major league stars such as Dustin Ackley and Andrew Miller, and they defeated Oregon State in a thrilling three-game series to take home the title.