1. On July 16, 1862, the town of Kennebec in Maine was divided into three separate towns: Kennebec, Madison, and Starks. This decision was made due to multiple disagreements over local schools, roads, and other municipal matters.

2. In 1913, the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad established a new rail line connecting Fort Kent to Ashland, Maine. This was an important development for the northernmost regions of the state, as it provided a quicker, more reliable transportation option for both goods and people.

3. On July 16, 1945, the USS Bowfin submarine was launched from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The vessel went on to serve in World War II and is now on display at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

4. In 1964, the Maine State Summer Music Theater opened its doors for the first time in Brunswick, Maine. This popular theater institution has since presented countless classic and contemporary musicals and plays to audiences from around the state.

5. On July 16, 1980, a major wildfire broke out in York County, Maine, burning over 1,200 acres of forested land. The blaze was eventually brought under control, but not before causing significant damage to the local ecosystem and wildlife habitats.