1. The first recorded land grant in Delaware was issued on October 8, 1640, to Dutch colonist Pieter Cornelisz Plockhoy. The land grant was for a parcel of land near the present-day town of Lewes.
2. On October 8, 1777, British forces under General William Howe captured the city of Wilmington during the Revolutionary War. The British occupation of the town lasted for several months before they moved on to Philadelphia.
3. Delaware's first state fair was held on October 8, 1920, in Harrington. It was organized by the Delaware State Fair Association and featured agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, and carnival rides.
4. The Delaware Memorial Bridge, connecting Delaware and New Jersey, opened to the public on October 8, 1951. The bridge spans the Delaware River and is the longest twin suspension bridge in the world.
5. On October 8, 2019, Delaware became the 19th state in the U.S. to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. The law also banned the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices in public places.
5 Fun Facts About October 8 In Delaware History
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