1. On January 10, 1861, Maine Governor Lot M. Morrill delivered his annual speech to the state legislature, urging them to support the federal government in its efforts to preserve the Union during the early days of the Civil War.

2. The first ever recorded football game played in Maine was on January 10, 1891, when Bowdoin College defeated Portland High School 10-0.

3. On January 10, 1925, Maine Governor Percival P. Baxter signed into law a bill creating Baxter State Park in northern Maine. The park is home to Mount Katahdin, the highest peak in the state, as well as diverse wildlife and ecosystems.

4. January 10, 1973 saw the opening of the Augusta Civic Center in Maine's capital city. The multipurpose arena has hosted a variety of events over the years, from concerts and sporting events to political rallies and trade shows.

5. On January 10, 1998, the Maine Maritime Academy defeated Kings College of New York 54-49 in basketball, completing the first undefeated regular season in the history of the North Atlantic Conference.