1. Vermont became the 14th state to legalize same-sex marriage on July 10, 2009, after the Vermont legislature overrode a veto by Governor Jim Douglas. This made Vermont the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action rather than court ruling.

2. On July 10, 1924, Vermont native and Olympic athlete Percy Williams won his first gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris for the 100-meter dash. He went on to win another gold medal in the 200-meter dash, becoming the first Olympic sprinter to achieve this feat.

3. On July 10, 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys successfully captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British during the American Revolution. This victory gave the Americans control of a strategic military position and helped to boost morale during the early stages of the war.

4. Vermont's state motto, "Freedom and Unity," was officially adopted on July 10, 1959, replacing the previous motto, "Vermont, a State of Mind." The new motto represents the state's commitment to both individual liberties and collective cooperation.

5. The Vermont State House, located in Montpelier, was dedicated on July 10, 1859, after several years of construction. Designed by architect Thomas Silloway, the building is characterized by its distinctive gold dome, which was originally made of copper but later covered in gold leaf. Today, it serves as the seat of Vermont's government and a popular tourist destination.