1. In 1812, the British attacked Lewes during the War of 1812. The town was successfully defended by the Delaware militia, but the British burned several buildings on their way out.

2. On August 19, 1862, the Wilmington and Western Railroad ran its first passenger train from Wilmington to Landenberg, Pennsylvania. The rail line is still in operation today as a heritage railway.

3. In 1920, women were granted the right to vote in Delaware. This came after the passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which granted women the right to vote nationwide.

4. On August 19, 1950, the Delaware Memorial Bridge was officially opened to traffic. The bridge spans the Delaware River and connects Delaware and New Jersey.

5. In 1991, Hurricane Bob made landfall in Delaware, causing extensive damage along the coast. The storm brought high winds and heavy rain, and resulted in several deaths and millions of dollars in property damage.