1. On June 29, 1776, Delaware declared independence from Great Britain. This made them the first state to formally break away from British rule.

2. In 1878, the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad was opened, connecting Delaware and Maryland via a bridge over the Susquehanna River. This helped boost commerce and transportation in the area.

3. On June 29, 1953, Milton Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, passed away at his estate in Montecito, California. Hershey had a significant impact on Delaware through his contributions to education and philanthropy.

4. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which provided funding for education across the country—including in Delaware.

5. On June 29, 2011, Delaware became the first state to legalize online gambling within its borders. This decision has since paved the way for other states to follow suit in regulating and legalizing online gaming.