1. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on July 14, 1787, making it an important date in the state's history.

2. On July 14, 1862, the Delaware General Assembly passed a resolution endorsing the Emancipation Proclamation, which legally freed slaves in states that were in rebellion against the Union during the American Civil War.

3. In 1954, William J. Neikirk became the first African American to enroll as a student at the University of Delaware, breaking the color barrier in higher education in the state. He registered for classes on July 14 of that year.

4. On July 14, 1960, Delaware Governor J. Caleb Boggs signed into law a bill that banned racial discrimination in housing practices, making Delaware one of the first states to adopt such legislation.

5. In July 14, 1962, the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware, unveiled the first nylon carpet, revolutionizing the flooring industry and leading to widespread use of synthetic fibers in carpets and other textiles.