1. In 1809, Lancaster native John A. Roebling, who would go on to design the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, was born. Roebling was also responsible for the design of several other notable bridges including the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in Cincinnati and the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge.

2. On February 3, 1919, the Philadelphia Orchestra made its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City, solidifying its reputation as one of the best orchestras in the world. The orchestra had been founded in 1900 and had already performed extensively throughout Pennsylvania and the United States.

3. In 1931, the state of Pennsylvania established a minimum wage of 25 cents per hour, making it one of the first states in the nation to establish such a law. The minimum wage has since been raised several times and is currently set at $7.25 per hour.

4. The largest recorded snowfall in Pennsylvania history occurred on February 3, 1961, when a storm dumped 30 inches of snow on the state's northern tier. The storm caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions, and it took days for crews to clear the roads and restore electricity.

5. In 2005, the Philadelphia Eagles played in their first Super Bowl, facing off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. Despite a valiant effort, the Eagles fell to the Patriots 24-21, but the team's appearance in the championship game marked a significant achievement for the franchise and its fans.