Here are some interesting facts about October 1 in Connecticut history:

1. On October 1, 1789, the first session of the Superior Court of Connecticut was held in Hartford. This court was established to hear cases involving civil and criminal matters and was the highest court of the state until the Connecticut Supreme Court was created in 1818.

2. In 1856, the first meeting of the Republican Party in Connecticut was held on October 1. The party was formed in opposition to the expansion of slavery into new territories and was a major force in American politics in the 19th century.

3. On October 1, 1866, the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company was founded in Hartford. It was one of the largest life insurance companies in the world at its peak and is still in operation today.

4. The Mark Twain House in Hartford opened to the public on October 1, 1974, after undergoing a major restoration. The house was the home of author Mark Twain from 1874 to 1891 and is now a museum.

5. On October 1, 2011, the Yale School of Management moved into a new building in New Haven designed by architect Lord Norman Foster. The building features a distinctive "twisted" design and is considered one of the most innovative business school facilities in the world.