1. Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the Articles of Confederation on August 14, 1777, solidifying the union of the states during the American Revolution.

2. In 1834, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company's first section of track, which extended from Mt. Clare Station in Baltimore to Ellicott Mills in Howard County, opened for service on August 14.

3. On August 14, 1862, Confederate forces led by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson raided the town of Frederick in western Maryland during the Civil War. The event is known as the "Frederick Raid" and was a key moment in the Maryland Campaign of 1862.

4. In 1935, the Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, providing vital income support for millions of Americans, including those in Maryland. The law was signed on August 14 and continues to be an essential part of the safety net in the state and across the country.

5. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, one of the largest events of its kind in the United States, opens annually on the second weekend in August, including August 14. The festival features live performances, jousting, and crafts showcasing the culture and history of the Renaissance period.