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1. On January 16, 1777, Vermont declared its independence from British rule and became the first state to abolish slavery in its constitution.
2. On this day in 1920, Vermont became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote.
3. In 1935, Vermont's first ski tow was installed at Woodstock's Gilbert's Hill, marking the beginning of the state's ski industry.
4. Senator Patrick Leahy was born on January 16, 1940, in Montpelier, Vermont. He is the state's longest-serving Senator, having been elected in 1974.
5. On January 16, 2002, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the nation to pass a resolution calling for the impeachment of President George W. Bush.
5 Fun Facts About January 16 In Vermont History
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