1. Vermont became the 14th state in the United States on June 5, 1791. After years of debate and negotiation, Vermont was finally admitted into the Union.

2. On June 5, 1859, a group of Vermont soldiers known as the "Mountaineers" left for the Civil War. They were the first regiment from Vermont to leave for the conflict and would go on to fight in some of the war's most significant battles.

3. June 5, 1920, was the day that Vermont officially ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Vermont was the 29th state to ratify the amendment.

4. In 1977, Vermont's first "Gay Pride Day" was held on June 5. The day was celebrated with a parade and speeches from local activists. It was a significant moment in Vermont's LGBTQ+ history and helped pave the way for future Pride events.

5. On June 5, 2015, Vermont became the first state in the nation to require labeling of genetically engineered foods. The law, known as Act 120, was aimed at giving consumers more information about the ingredients in their food and was considered a win for Vermont's "right to know" movement.