1. In 1775, Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen led the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in New York, which played a crucial role in securing victory for the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Many Vermont soldiers fought in the battle, including some who had already formed their own militia units and were known as the Green Mountain Boys.

2. May 24, 1819 marked the beginning of construction on the Champlain Canal, which was intended to connect Lake Champlain to the Hudson River and improve transportation between the Northeastern states. The canal opened for use in 1823 and helped spur economic growth and development in Vermont and the surrounding regions.

3. On May 24, 1830, Montpelier became the capital of Vermont. The city had previously been chosen as the site for the state capital due to its central location and proximity to major transportation routes.

4. The Vermont Central Railroad was officially incorporated on May 24, 1841. The railroad would eventually become part of the larger Central Vermont Railway system, which played a significant role in the transportation of goods and people throughout the state and beyond.

5. In 1957, the Burlington Free Press became the first newspaper in Vermont to publish a daily weather report. The newspaper began printing the report on May 24 of that year and continued to do so for many years, providing locals with accurate and up-to-date information about the weather in Vermont and the surrounding areas.