1. Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga on July 18, 1777. This surprise attack provided the Continental Army with much-needed artillery and supplies for their fight against the British.

2. The first-ever automobile race in Vermont took place on July 18, 1903. The race was organized by the Vermont Automobile Club and held in Burlington. The winner, Harry Harkness, completed the 35-mile course in just over an hour.

3. On July 18, 1961, President John F. Kennedy visited the town of St. Johnsbury to speak at the dedication ceremony for the new Interstate 91. This highway project had been in the works since the 1940s and was a major milestone for Vermont's transportation infrastructure.

4. In 2003, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples were entitled to the same legal rights as opposite-sex couples. This landmark decision was announced on July 18, and paved the way for Vermont to become the first state to offer civil unions to same-sex couples the following year.

5. On July 18, 2012, the town of Bradford was hit by a historic flood that caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and roads. The torrential rain and flooding were caused by a slow-moving storm that dumped over six inches of rain on the area in just a few hours. Despite the destruction, the community came together to help each other rebuild and recover.