1. In 1777, the Battle of Brandywine took place in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and partially in Delaware. British forces defeated the Continental Army, and the loss led to the fall of Philadelphia.

2. On September 27, 1779, the Continental Congress appointed John Dickinson as President of Delaware. Dickinson was known as the "Penman of the Revolution" for his writings in support of American independence.

3. In 1849, Delaware became the first state to abolish public whippings as a form of punishment. The state opted to use imprisonment and fines instead.

4. On September 27, 1890, the Delaware State Fairgrounds opened for the first time in Harrington. The fair has since become an annual tradition for Delawareans, featuring agriculture exhibits, carnival rides, and live entertainment.

5. In 1973, the University of Delaware's first African American student was admitted. Charles Hopkins Jr. would go on to earn a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the university and become a prominent member of Delaware's education community.