1. On April 11, 1818, Connecticut became the first state to enact a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. This law, which was passed in response to concerns about underage drinking, set the precedent for similar laws in other states across the country.

2. The city of Hartford, Connecticut was founded on April 11, 1636 by English settlers led by Thomas Hooker. Hooker and his followers were seeking a more democratic form of government than existed in England at the time, and their settlement became one of the early centers of American democracy.

3. On April 11, 1921, the Connecticut State Normal School (now known as Central Connecticut State University) was established in New Britain. The school was originally founded to train teachers for the public school system in Connecticut, and it continues to serve this purpose today.

4. Connecticut native Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin and a pioneer in the field of mass production, was born on April 11, 1765. Whitney's innovations helped transform American manufacturing and helped make possible the mass production of goods that fueled the Industrial Revolution.

5. On April 11, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated across the United States. Connecticut was among the states that held events and activities to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote conservation efforts. Today, Earth Day is celebrated worldwide as a day to promote environmental sustainability and awareness.