1. On June 3, 1692, Faunces Ledoyt, a French Huguenot, was granted a patent for land in what is now known as Norwalk, Connecticut. The land consisted of 40 acres and was known as "French Farm."

2. June 3, 1937, marked the opening of the Merritt Parkway, a scenic highway that runs through southwestern Connecticut. It was one of the first scenic highways built in the United States and is known for its unique Art Deco-inspired bridges and lush landscaping.

3. On June 3, 1875, the first game of professional baseball was played in Connecticut. The Hartford Dark Blues faced off against the Boston Red Stockings in front of a crowd of 2,500 spectators at the Hartford Ballgrounds.

4. June 3, 1984, was a significant day in the history of Connecticut infrastructure. On this day, the Connecticut River Bridge, also known as the Arrigoni Bridge, was officially opened. The bridge spans the Connecticut River and connects the towns of Middletown and Portland.

5. On June 3, 1919, Connecticut became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. This historic milestone influenced the rest of the country to follow suit, and the amendment was eventually ratified on August 18, 1920.