1. On January 29, 1861, the state of Connecticut held a special convention to discuss the secession crisis that was threatening to tear the United States apart. Although no formal vote was taken, the convention ultimately decided to reject secession and reaffirm its commitment to the Union.

2. January 29, 1962 marked the opening of the Aetna Life Insurance Company's new corporate headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut. The building, known as the Aetna Tower, was designed by famed architect Edward Durell Stone and stands 34 stories tall.

3. In 1977, Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso made history by becoming the first woman to be elected governor in her own right (i.e. not simply succeeding her husband or another male governor). Grasso was inaugurated on January 29 of that year.

4. On January 29, 1998, the town of Seymour, Connecticut was hit by a devastating ice storm that knocked out power to nearly the entire town. Many residents were left without power for weeks, and the storm caused millions of dollars in damages.

5. January 29, 2020 saw the official launch of the Connecticut Opportunity Zone program, which aims to spur investment in designated low-income areas throughout the state. The program offers tax incentives to investors who fund projects such as affordable housing, renewable energy, and businesses that create jobs in these zones.