1. In 1783, the Vermont Council of Censors met for the second time, with eight of the thirteen members present. They made an important decision to change the method of taxation from the poll tax system to the specific property tax system.

2. On November 22, 1805, Vermont's second constitutional convention was held in Montpelier, resulting in the creation of a new state constitution. The new constitution established the foundation for Vermont's government structure that is still in place today.

3. In 1855, the University of Vermont Medical College was formally opened. It was the first medical college in the state of Vermont and played a significant role in shaping the state's healthcare system.

4. In 1903, the Vermont Marble Company shipped the first batch of marble slabs for use in building the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The marble quarry was located in Danby, Vermont and played a major role in the state's economy for several decades.

5. On November 22, 1930, Vermont experienced one of the worst blizzards in its history. Known as the “Great Thanksgiving Snowstorm,” it left over 20 inches of snow in some areas and caused extensive damage to the state's infrastructure. The storm is still remembered as one of the most significant weather events in Vermont's history.