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1. In 1787, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the United States Constitution.
2. In 1839, the first Connecticut state geological report was published, providing important insights into the state's mineral resources and geology.
3. In 1854, Hartford became the first city in the United States to have a publicly funded municipal park, with the opening of Colt Park.
4. In 1936, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra gave its first official concert, which was conducted by Fritz Mahler, cousin of famed composer Gustav Mahler.
5. In 1974, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the state's school funding system was unconstitutional, paving the way for major changes in education policy and funding in the state.
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