1. Delaware Becomes the First State to Ratify the Thirteenth Amendment
On January 30, 1865, Delaware became the first state in the Union to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

2. The Delaware Memorial Bridge Opens
On January 30, 1951, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, connecting Delaware and New Jersey over the Delaware River, officially opened to the public. The bridge, a major transportation artery for the East Coast, spans 2.15 miles and has a clearance of 177 feet above the water at high tide.

3. The Wilmington Insurrection of 1898
On January 30, 1898, a group of white supremacists in Wilmington, Delaware launched a violent coup against the city's elected government, which was controlled by Black and white Republicans. The coup resulted in the overthrow of the government and the imposition of white supremacist rule in the city.

4. John Dickinson Dies
On January 30, 1808, John Dickinson, one of Delaware's most prominent statesmen and a key figure in the American Revolution, passed away. Dickinson was a leading voice in the fight for independence and helped draft both the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution.

5. Delaware Adopts its State Flag
On January 30, 1913, the Delaware General Assembly voted to adopt a state flag for the first time. The flag features a colonial blue field with a continental soldier and a farmer standing side by side, symbolizing the state's role in both the American Revolution and agriculture.