June 24 is a significant date in Pennsylvania's history. Here are five interesting facts about this day:

1. The Battle of Brandywine: On June 24, 1777, the Battle of Brandywine, the largest engagement of the American Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania, was fought. The Continental Army, led by General George Washington, tried to stop the British Army, led by General William Howe, from capturing Philadelphia. Despite losing the battle, the Continental Army's efforts delayed the British long enough to allow the Continental Congress to flee Philadelphia.

2. Benjamin Franklin signs the Declaration of Independence: On June 24, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signed the Declaration of Independence. Franklin, a Pennsylvania delegate to the Continental Congress, was the oldest and most experienced of the document's signers.

3. The Reading Railroad crash: On June 24, 1896, a train crashes on the Reading Railroad near Atlantic City, New Jersey, killing more than 50 people, making it one of the deadliest train crashes in American history. Although the accident didn't happen in Pennsylvania, it impacted many Pennsylvanians who were traveling to the New Jersey shore for vacation.

4. The first automobile trip across Pennsylvania: On June 24, 1899, a group of automobile enthusiasts completed the first automobile trip across Pennsylvania. The group, which included Horatio Jackson, his dog Bud, and a mechanic, set out from San Francisco on May 23, 1899, and traveled 4,500 miles in their automobile.

5. The expansion of Hershey Park: On June 24, 1970, Hersheypark, a popular amusement park in central Pennsylvania, opened its first major expansion, which included a new roller coaster, "The Trailblazer," and a log flume. Today, Hersheypark is one of the most visited amusement parks in the United States, attracting millions of visitors each year.