1. In 1789, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the United States Constitution, solidifying its place in the formation of the United States government.

2. In 1898, the first trolley line in Norwalk, Connecticut was officially opened, providing an important transportation option for the growing city.

3. On November 21, 1969, the controversial New Haven Nine trial began in Connecticut, in which members of the Black Panther Party were accused of conspiring to murder a fellow member who had turned FBI informant.

4. In 1901, the Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford was officially dedicated, featuring a unique design inspired by ancient Greek architecture.

5. The Nutmeg State, as Connecticut is sometimes called, is known for its many achievements in the field of aerospace engineering, and on November 21, 1995, the first F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet was unveiled at Pratt & Whitney's research facility in East Hartford.