1. In 1757, the British attacked Fort William Henry in present-day New York, which was defended by Connecticut troops. The Battle of Fort William Henry was a significant event during the French and Indian War and inspired James Fenimore Cooper's novel, "The Last of the Mohicans."
2. In 1813, a tornado struck the town of Suffield, Connecticut, destroying homes and killing several people. This was one of the deadliest tornadoes in Connecticut's history.
3. In 1944, during World War II, thousands of U.S. troops from Connecticut and other states took part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. The invasion marked a turning point in the war and is considered one of the greatest military operations in history.
4. In 2005, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to pass a law allowing same-sex civil unions. The law granted same-sex couples many of the same rights and benefits as married couples.
5. In 2019, a massive tornado touched down in New Haven, Connecticut, with winds up to 100 miles per hour. The tornado damaged homes and businesses and left thousands without power. It was one of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the state.