1. On January 22, 1875, the University of Vermont Alumni Association was founded. The association continues to provide support and resources for UVM graduates to this day.

2. In 1934, Vermont Governor Stanley C. Wilson delivered his State of the State Address on January 22. During his speech, he praised the state's progress in infrastructure and education, despite challenges presented by the Great Depression.

3. January 22, 1980 marked the first day of an 11-day snowstorm that dumped more than 70 inches of snow on parts of Vermont. The storm caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions throughout the state.

4. On January 22, 2010, Vermont State Trooper Michael Johnson was killed in the line of duty during a high-speed chase. Johnson's death sparked a renewed focus on law enforcement officer safety in Vermont.

5. In 2018, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed legislation legalizing the use of recreational marijuana in the state. The law went into effect on January 22, 2018, making Vermont the ninth state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana for recreational use.