1. In 1676, the Battle of the Sasco River took place in Fairfield County during King Philip's War. English colonial forces led by Captain John Mason and Mohegan allies attacked a large group of Pequot and Wampanoag Native Americans, resulting in the deaths of over 100 indigenous people.

2. In 1833, the Hartford Fire Insurance Company was incorporated. It became one of the largest and most successful insurance companies in the United States, spawning the creation of many other insurance companies in Hartford and establishing the city as a center for the insurance industry.

3. The Connecticut State Fair was first held on August 12, 1859 in Hartford. The fair attracted thousands of visitors each year and featured agricultural displays, livestock shows, and amusement rides. The fair was eventually moved to different locations around the state and renamed the Eastern States Exposition.

4. In 1929, the New Haven Clock Tower was completed. Standing at 19 stories tall, it was the tallest building in Connecticut until the construction of the Cityplace I building in Hartford in 1981. The clock face on the tower is 16 feet in diameter and has been a New Haven landmark for nearly a century.

5. On August 12, 2010, the Connecticut Sun set a WNBA record by scoring 114 points in a game against the Tulsa Shock. The Sun, who are based in Uncasville and play at Mohegan Sun Arena, have been one of the most successful teams in the league since their inception in 2003.