1. The Treaty of 1868 was signed on August 16. It is a significant moment in Delaware’s history as it brought an end to the Indian Wars and allowed Native Americans to return to their homes in Oklahoma.

2. On August 16, 1953, Hurricane Barbara struck the state with winds of up to 100 miles per hour. The storm caused widespread damage and flooding, resulting in several fatalities.

3. Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution on December 7, 1787. However, the state’s ratification did not take effect until August 16, 1788, when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify.

4. On August 16, 1961, the first edition of the Delaware State News was published. The newspaper started as a weekly publication but eventually became a daily newspaper.

5. Governor William Penn and the Lenni Lenape tribe signed a peace treaty on August 16, 1701. The treaty established a peaceful coexistence between the two groups, allowing Penn to begin his colony in Delaware.