1. In 1917, the very first Wilmington Flower Market was held on March 27 at Rodney Square in Wilmington. This yearly event is still held annually in the same location, featuring carnival rides, games, and booths selling plants, flowers, and other gardening supplies.

2. On March 27, 1941, Delaware's Governor Walter W. Bacon signed the bill that officially designated the blue hen as the state bird of Delaware. This decision was based on the legend that during the Revolutionary War, Delaware soldiers kept blue hens with them for nutrition and for their aggressive fighting spirit.

3. In 1976, a fire broke out at the Equitable Trust Building in Wilmington on March 27, causing extensive damage to the upper floors of the 17-story building. The fire was brought under control within a few hours with no fatalities reported.

4. On March 27, 1983, the University of Delaware's Men's Basketball team won the ECAC South Championship by beating Old Dominion University 64-56. This was the first postseason basketball title for UD since 1966.

5. In 2008, Delaware's Supreme Court ruled on March 27 that the state's death penalty law is unconstitutional. The ruling was based on the fact that the law allowed judges, rather than juries, to decide whether a defendant should receive the death penalty. The ruling resulted in Delaware revising its death penalty law to require jury unanimity in capital cases.