1. In 1774, the "Maryland Gazette" newspaper reported on the First Continental Congress which was held in Philadelphia. Maryland's Samuel Chase was an active participant in the Congress, which laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.

2. In 1833, the fourth race for the America's Cup yacht race took place in the Chesapeake Bay off the coast of Annapolis, Maryland. It was won by the Maryland-based yacht "Chesapeake."

3. On September 5, 1864, Confederate General Jubal A. Early launched a surprise attack on Union forces at the Battle of Monocacy in Frederick County, Maryland. Although the Union was ultimately defeated, the battle delayed Early's advance towards Washington D.C. and delayed the Confederate's plans to influence the presidential election that year.

4. In 1957, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Wilson achieved a rare feat by hitting a grand slam home run during a game against the New York Yankees. Wilson was the first pitcher in the American League to hit a grand slam home run since 1935.

5. On September 5, 1975, Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel was indicted on charges of political corruption. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to prison, but his conviction was later overturned on appeal.