1. On January 29, 1862, Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson executed a daring raid on Dam No. 5 of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Maryland during the Civil War. The raid was successful in disrupting Union transportation and supply lines.

2. In 1986, the Baltimore Colts football team was officially relocated to Indianapolis. The move was met with strong opposition from many Colts fans in Maryland.

3. On January 29, 1935, Maryland's first state lottery was held. The game was a popular way to generate revenue for the state, but also led to controversy and debates about the ethics of gambling.

4. Mary McLeod Bethune, a prominent African American educator and civil rights leader, visited Baltimore on January 29, 1939 to give a speech at Morgan State College. Bethune was a close advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt and served as the director of the National Youth Administration.

5. On January 29, 1953, the Maryland State Police were officially established. The force was originally created to enforce traffic laws and provide security for the state government, but has since grown to encompass a wide range of duties and responsibilities.