1. In 1837, the Charter Oak tree was blown over during a storm. The tree, located in Hartford, Connecticut, was famous for hiding the colonial charter from King James II's representatives in 1687.
2. In 1784, the first Wesleyan University president, Willbur Fisk, was born in Brimfield, Massachusetts.
3. In 1979, a blizzard swept through Connecticut, dumping up to 30 inches of snow in some areas, causing millions of dollars in damage, and claiming six lives.
4. In 1965, a fire destroyed the historic Harkness Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut. The mansion, built in the early 1900s, was a popular destination for high society events.
5. In 2013, Waterbury, Connecticut, celebrated its 325th anniversary. The city was founded in 1688 and is known for its brass industry and the manufacture of the world-famous Timex watches.