Below are 5 interesting facts about March 1 in Delaware history:

1. On March 1, 1781, the Articles of Confederation were ratified by Delaware, making it the first state to join the newly formed United States of America.

2. On March 1, 1801, Delaware became the last state in the Union to abolish slavery, more than 30 years before the Civil War.

3. On March 1, 1865, the state of Delaware approved the proposed 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

4. On March 1, 1961, Delaware Governor, Elbert N. Carvel, signed into law the creation of Delaware Technical Community College, which now has four campuses across the state.

5. On March 1, 2007, Delaware Governor, Ruth Ann Minner, authorized a law allowing civil unions for same-sex couples, making Delaware one of the first states to offer such recognition.