1) In 1848, the Indiana General Assembly passed the state's first liquor license law, regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages.
2) In 1865, the Indiana State Sanitary Fair, a fundraising event for the Union Army during the Civil War, opened in Indianapolis.
3) In 1903, the city of South Bend experienced a massive flood, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
4) In 1949, the Indiana State Police became the first state police agency to use teletype machines for communication and coordination.
5) In 1963, the Hammond Civic Center, an indoor sports and events venue, opened in Hammond, Indiana.
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