1. Vermont became the 14th state of the United States on May 20, 1791.
2. In 1913, the first legislative session of Vermont's General Assembly was held on May 20th in the newly constructed State House in Montpelier.
3. On May 20, 1941, the Vermont Canning Company in Bellows Falls was destroyed in a fire, causing over $500,000 in damages.
4. In 1975, Vermont's Minimum Wage Law was enacted on May 20th, setting the state minimum wage at $2.10 an hour.
5. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra performed a special outdoor concert at the Shelburne Museum on May 20, 2006, in honor of the museum's 60th anniversary.
5 Fun Facts About May 20 In Vermont History
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