1. In 1775, the colonial legislature of Rhode Island passed a resolution declaring their support for the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. This resolution was a significant step towards Rhode Island's eventual independence from British rule.
2. In 1819, the first steamship to operate in Rhode Island waters made its debut. The vessel, called the Comet, was built in Providence and traveled between Providence and Bristol.
3. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address. Although this historic speech was not delivered in Rhode Island, it had a profound impact on the state and the country as a whole during the Civil War.
4. In 1909, the first international polo match was played in the United States, between the United States and England, at the Newport Casino in Rhode Island. The United States won the match 8-4.
5. In 1994, the Providence Bruins set a record for the longest winning streak in professional hockey history, with 18 consecutive wins. The record still stands today and is a testament to the team's perseverance and talent.