1. 1763: The Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the French and Indian War. Connecticut played a significant role in this conflict, with many of its soldiers fighting alongside British troops.

2. 1844: The first official baseball game was played in New York between the New York Nine and the Brooklyn Club. Connecticut was a key player in the early development of baseball, with the state hosting some of the first recorded baseball games in the 1830s.

3. 1893: The Connecticut State Library was established. This institution serves as a resource for citizens and researchers alike, with a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and other materials related to Connecticut's history and culture.

4. 1965: Gunsmoke, one of the longest-running television series of all time, premiered on CBS. The show was created by Connecticut native Charles Marquis Warren and was set in the fictional town of Dodge City, Kansas.

5. 2006: Connecticut became the first state to pass legislation mandating a minimum wage of $7.50 per hour. This move was part of a larger trend towards increasing wages for low-income workers, and has since been adopted by many other states across the country.