1. In 1777, the Battle of Princeton took place during the American Revolution, where North Carolina soldiers fought under the leadership of George Washington and helped secure an American victory.

2. On January 3, 1823, the town of Fayetteville, NC was incorporated. Today, Fayetteville is known for its military presence, as it is home to Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world.

3. In 1868, North Carolina ratified the 14th amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

4. On January 3, 1977, Appalachian State University won their first ever NCAA Division I football championship, defeating the University of Delaware in the championship game.

5. In 2009, Michelle Obama visited Raleigh, NC to rally support for her husband's presidency. During her visit, she spoke at Broughton High School and encouraged North Carolinians to get involved in their communities and be proactive citizens.