1. Delaware became the first state in the United States to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 29, 1787. The state played a crucial role in the formation of the American government by being the first state to approve the document.

2. In 1833, the Delaware Railroad was incorporated, marking the beginning of a new era in transportation in the state. The railroad connected Wilmington and Newcastle, making it easier to transport goods and people across the state.

3. On May 29, 1879, the Delaware State Agricultural Society was formed. The society aimed to promote and advance agriculture in the state, which was an important industry during that period.

4. In 1917, the DuPont Company established a plant in Wilmington, Delaware, for the production of black powder. The plant was built to support the U.S. government's efforts during World War I and became a major supplier of munitions for the U.S. military.

5. On May 29, 1962, astronaut Walter Schirra Jr. piloted the Mercury-Atlas 8 spacecraft on a nine-hour mission into space. Schirra, who grew up in New Jersey but had family ties to Delaware, became the fifth American to fly into space and orbited the Earth six times during his mission.