1. Vermont became the 14th state in the United States on January 14, 1791. The state was the first to join the original 13 colonies that formed the nation.

2. On January 14, 1861, Vermont Governor Erastus Fairbanks gave a speech to the state legislature in which he strongly advocated for the preservation of the Union during the American Civil War. Fairbanks was viewed as a leading figure in the Unionist movement in Vermont.

3. January 14, 1924, was a significant day for the history of education in Vermont. On that day, the state enacted a law that required all children between the ages of 7 and 16 to attend school for at least 16 weeks each year. The law aimed to increase educational opportunities for Vermont's youth.

4. Vermont's first ski resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, opened on January 14, 1937. The resort was founded by the American businessman and avid skier, Perry Merrill, who recognized the potential for skiing as a major industry in the state.

5. The Vermont State House, a historic building that serves as the seat of government for the state of Vermont, was badly damaged by a fire on January 14, 1857. The fire destroyed the building's dome and interior, but it was ultimately rebuilt and remains an important landmark in Montpelier, the state's capital city.