1. Vermont Achieved Statehood on August 10, 1791
On this day, Vermont became the 14th state to join the United States. Before achieving statehood, Vermont was known as the Vermont Republic and had its own government.

2. Vermont's First Governor was Sworn In on August 10, 1791
Thomas Chittenden was the first governor of Vermont and was sworn in on the same day Vermont became a state. He was also the governor of the Vermont Republic prior to statehood.

3. Vermont's First State Fair was Held on August 10, 1846
The first Vermont State Fair was held in Rutland on August 10, 1846. The fair was initially focused on agriculture and has since grown to include other events such as live music, carnival rides, and arts and crafts.

4. Vermont's First Telephone Exchange Opened on August 10, 1877
The first telephone exchange in Vermont opened in the city of Burlington on August 10, 1877. This was a significant advancement in communication technology for the state and region.

5. President Calvin Coolidge was Born in Vermont on August 10, 1872
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont on August 10, 1872. Coolidge served as president from 1923 to 1929 and is the only president to have been born in Vermont.