1. In 1866, the Vermont legislature established a state board of education, which laid the groundwork for the state's robust public school system that is still in place today.

2. The Vermont State Fair was first held on April 10, 1899, in Rutland. The fair has since become a beloved annual event, drawing visitors from all over the state and beyond.

3. In 1929, the Vermont legislature passed a bill creating the Green Mountain Parkway, which would eventually become part of the Green Mountain National Forest. The parkway was designed to provide access to some of Vermont's most beautiful scenery, and it remains a popular destination for tourists today.

4. On April 10, 2001, the village of Waterbury was devastated by a massive flood caused by heavy rainfall and snowmelt. The flood destroyed dozens of homes and businesses, and caused over $100 million in damage. The community has since rallied together to rebuild and recover.

5. On April 10, 2015, Vermont became the first state in the nation to require food manufacturers to label products that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The law was a major victory for advocates of transparent food labeling, and has since been emulated by several other states.