1. In 1777, the Battle of Bound Brook took place in New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. Delaware troops played a significant role in this battle, helping to defeat British soldiers and secure a key victory for the Continental Army.

2. In 1831, the Wilmington and Susquehanna Railroad was incorporated in Delaware. This railroad would eventually connect Wilmington, Delaware to Havre de Grace, Maryland, providing an important transportation link between the two states.

3. In 1862, Delaware Senator James A. Bayard Jr. introduced a bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. The bill eventually passed, and slavery was officially abolished in the nation's capital.

4. In 1963, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech in Delaware at the Delaware State College (now known as Delaware State University) in Dover. This speech called for increased efforts to achieve racial justice and equality throughout the United States.

5. In 1995, Delaware Governor Thomas R. Carper signed a law legalizing slot machines at racetracks in the state. This decision helped to bolster the state's economy and make Delaware a popular destination for gambling enthusiasts.