1. In 1854, the University of Vermont Farmer's Museum in Burlington was established on October 16. It was created to promote agricultural science and education in Vermont and has since expanded to include a variety of exhibits on Vermont's history.

2. On October 16, 1917, the first draft registration for World War I took place in Vermont. The state had already been preparing for the war effort and had established a state council of defense to coordinate efforts at home.

3. Robert Frost, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, was born in San Francisco, California, on October 16, 1874. In 1920, Frost moved with his family to Shaftsbury, Vermont, where he wrote many of his best-known works.

4. Rutland, Vermont, became the first city in the state to have electric streetlights on October 16, 1886. The lighting system was a major advancement for the city and helped to improve safety and visibility for residents.

5. The Vermont Statehouse, located in Montpelier, was dedicated on October 16, 1859. The building, which houses the Vermont General Assembly and the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor, is one of the oldest state capitol buildings still in use in the United States.