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5 Fun Facts About November 26 In Connecticut History

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1. In 1783, the first Thanksgiving celebrated after the end of the Revolutionary War was observed in Connecticut. The state has a long history of celebrating the holiday, with records of the first Thanksgiving being held in the state in 1639.

2. In 1864, the Hartford Trotting Park opened in Connecticut. The park was one of the country's first harness racing tracks, and attracted thousands of spectators to its races. The park closed in 1876 after being sold to developers.

3. In 1883, the first electric trolley system in the state began operation in New Haven. The trolley system, which eventually grew to include over 250 miles of track, revolutionized transportation in Connecticut and allowed for the creation of new suburbs and communities.

4. In 1938, Connecticut experienced one of the worst natural disasters in its history when a hurricane made landfall along its coast. The storm caused extensive damage, destroying homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and resulted in 682 deaths across the state.

5. In 2006, Connecticut became the first state in the country to adopt a law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to their workers. The law, which went into effect in 2012, requires employers with over 50 employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave annually to their full-time workers.
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