1. On October 2, 1780, a British raiding party attacked the town of Lewes, Delaware. The raid resulted in the burning of several buildings, including the courthouse and jail.

2. The first school for African Americans in Delaware, the Hockessin School, opened on October 2, 1818. The school was established by Quaker philanthropist Anthony Benezet and operated for more than 100 years.

3. On October 2, 1851, the Wilmington and Susquehanna Railroad was completed. The railroad connected Wilmington, Delaware with the Susquehanna River in Maryland, providing a crucial link for transporting goods and people between the two states.

4. The first Delaware state fair was held on October 2, 1920, in Harrington. The fair has since become an annual tradition, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

5. On October 2, 1988, Delaware ratified the Constitution of the United States. The ratification was a symbolic gesture, as Delaware had already ratified the Constitution in 1787, but the state wanted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the document's adoption.