1. In 1783, Connecticut ratified the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States from Great Britain.
2. On June 25, 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for the first practical typewriter. Sholes was born in Mooresburg, Connecticut and worked as a newspaper editor and printer before inventing the typewriter.
3. Connecticut native, James Marsden, was born on June 25, 1973 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Marsden is a noted actor known for his roles in X-Men, Westworld, and the romantic comedy, 27 Dresses.
4. In 2015, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to pass legislation requiring corporations to provide board members with cyber security training. The law was passed in response to the increasing threat of cyber attacks on businesses.
5. On June 25, 2018, more than 500 neighborhoods in Connecticut participated in "The Big Mo," a statewide initiative to encourage residents to engage in physical activity and improve their overall health. The event was organized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and included activities such as walking, running, and cycling.