1. Maine became a state on July 14, 1820, when President James Monroe signed the Maine Statehood Bill. Maine had previously been a part of Massachusetts, but the Maine Statehood Bill granted it statehood as a separate entity.

2. The first railroad in Maine began operating on July 14, 1836. The railway connected Portland and Yarmouth, and paved the way for the development of Maine's transportation infrastructure.

3. On July 14, 1862, the Battle of Baton Rouge took place during the American Civil War. A regiment of Maine soldiers played a significant role in the battle, helping to secure a Union victory over Confederate forces.

4. Maine native Winslow Homer, one of America's most famous painters, was born on July 14, 1836. Homer's paintings depicted scenes of the Maine coast, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest American painters of the 19th century.

5. On July 14, 1914, the Lucerne-in-Maine Summer School opened its doors for the first time. The summer school, located in Dedham, Maine, was founded by a group of educators and offered courses in a wide range of subjects. The school operated until the 1980s and attracted students from around the world.