1. In 1833, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal officially opened to boat traffic. The canal, which stretched 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland, allowed for easier transportation of goods between the eastern seaboard and the Ohio River Valley.

2. On August 1, 1914, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Mount Royal Station was opened in Baltimore. The station, which was designed by architect E. Francis Baldwin, became a prominent landmark in the city and served as a hub for rail travel in the region for many years.

3. In 1936, the Maryland state flag was officially adopted by the state legislature. The flag features the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, the founder of Maryland, and was designed to reflect the colors of the Calvert family crest.

4. On August 1, 1963, the first game was played in Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. The stadium, which was home to the Baltimore Colts and Baltimore Orioles, hosted many iconic moments in sports history, including Super Bowl III and Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game.

5. In 2008, the Maryland State House in Annapolis was designated as the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use. The building, which was completed in 1779, has served as the seat of Maryland's government for over 200 years and is a popular tourist attraction in the state's capital city.