1. The Connecticut Constitution was adopted on October 24, 1818. This constitution replaced the previous one that had been in place since 1662 and established a new system of government that included a governor, lieutenant governor, and a bicameral legislature.

2. The first train in Connecticut made its inaugural trip on October 24, 1839, traveling from Hartford to Springfield, Massachusetts. The train was powered by steam and made the trip in just under an hour.

3. On October 24, 1868, Yale University won its first-ever football game against Wesleyan University. The game, which was played at Hamilton Park in New Haven, saw Yale emerge victorious with a score of 5 to 0.

4. Bridgeport native P.T. Barnum opened the famous Barnum's American Museum in New York City on October 24, 1841. The museum featured a wide variety of exhibits and attractions, including live animals, oddities, and freak shows.

5. The Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of Connecticut's largest gambling destinations, opened on October 24, 1992. The casino, located on the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Reservation, features over 350,000 square feet of gaming space, a hotel, restaurants, and other amenities.