1. In 1783, the town of Monmouth was incorporated. Monmouth is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including Cobbosseecontee Stream and Lake Annabessacook.
2. In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state in the United States. This followed a long process of negotiations between Maine and Massachusetts, which had governed Maine as a district since the 17th century.
3. In 1872, Portland experienced one of the most devastating fires in its history. The fire destroyed over 1,000 buildings and left 10,000 people homeless. It prompted major renovations to the city's architecture and infrastructure.
4. In 1913, the first transatlantic telephone transmission was made from Arlington, Virginia to Paris, France, with a stop in South Harpswell, Maine. The transmission was the first step in the development of global telephone communication.
5. In 2005, Maine Senator Olympia Snowe was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Snowe was known for her moderate political positions and willingness to work across party lines.