1. In 1802, Vermont became the first state to abolish slavery in its constitution.
2. On January 19, 1870, the University of Vermont admitted its first female student, Mary Olin.
3. The Vermont Lake Monsters, a minor league baseball team, announced their name change to the Vermont Lake Monsters on January 19, 2006.
4. A meteorite struck northwestern Vermont on January 19, 1917, creating a large crater that can still be seen today.
5. The Vermont State House, located in Montpelier, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1973.
5 Fun Facts About January 19 In Vermont History
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