1. Vermont's First Governor Was Elected on April 7, 1778:
On April 7, 1778, Thomas Chittenden was elected as the first governor of Vermont. Chittenden held the position for a total of 18 years, longer than any other Vermont governor.

2. Vermont's First Railroad Opened on April 7, 1848:
The Vermont Central Railroad, Vermont's first railroad, opened on April 7, 1848. The railroad connected White River Junction with Burlington and eventually extended to Montreal, Quebec.

3. Vermont's First Abolitionist Convention Was Held on April 7, 1834:
On April 7, 1834, Vermont's first abolitionist convention was held in Middlebury. The convention was attended by more than 100 delegates and marked the beginning of the state's active involvement in the anti-slavery movement.

4. Vermont's First State Forest Was Established on April 7, 1905:
On April 7, 1905, Vermont established its first state forest, the Mt. Mansfield State Forest. Today, Vermont has more than 50 state forests covering over 150,000 acres.

5. Vermont's First Measles Vaccination Clinic Was Held on April 7, 1964:
On April 7, 1964, Vermont held its first measles vaccination clinic as part of a statewide effort to combat the highly contagious disease. The clinic was held at the Montpelier High School and more than 1,000 people were vaccinated.