1. On January 19th, 1831, the first issue of the Portland Advertiser was published. This newspaper would go on to become one of the largest and most influential in Maine history.

2. In 1861, on January 19th, Company H of the 4th Maine Volunteer Infantry left Portland to begin its service in the Civil War. This unit would go on to fight in some of the most significant battles of the war, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg.

3. On January 19th, 1937, the Maine State House was damaged by fire. Although much of the building was destroyed, the iconic dome was left unscathed and remains a symbol of Maine's government to this day.

4. In 1962, on January 19th, the first episode of the television show "Route 66" was filmed in Ogunquit, Maine. The show would go on to become a cultural touchstone of the 1960s and feature many of America's most famous actors.

5. On January 19th, 2019, Maine hosted its first-ever Women's March in Augusta. The event was attended by thousands of Mainers and served as a powerful symbol of the state's commitment to equality and social justice.