1. Vermont became the 14th state: On August 30, 1791, Vermont officially became the 14th state to join the United States of America. It was the first to join after the original 13 colonies.

2. First U.S. patent granted to a Vermonter: On August 30, 1790, Samuel Hopkins of Pittsford, Vermont, became the first person to receive a U.S. patent for an improvement in the making of potash.

3. Vermont's first female governor: On August 30, 1985, Madeleine Kunin became the first woman governor of Vermont. She served for three terms until 1991.

4. Vermont's first federal building: On August 30, 1916, the U.S. federal building and post office opened in Montpelier, Vermont. It was the first federal building in the state.

5. Vermont's first state park: On August 30, 1924, the first state park in Vermont, Mt. Philo State Park, officially opened to the public in Charlotte, Vermont. It offers stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.