1. Maine became the 23rd state in the United States on May 14, 1820. The state was initially part of Massachusetts, but became its own state after the Missouri Compromise allowed for the admittance of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state.

2. On May 14, 1937, the town of Wilton, Maine experienced one of the worst disasters in its history. A massive flood caused by heavy rainfall and melting snow destroyed homes, buildings, and bridges, and claimed the lives of six people.

3. Notable Maine author and poet E.B. White was born on May 14, 1899 in Mount Vernon. White is best known for his children's books, including "Charlotte's Web" and "Stuart Little," as well as his work as an essayist and literary critic.

4. The Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey team won their first ever NCAA Division I National Championship on May 14, 1999. They defeated the University of New Hampshire 3-2 in overtime, with Marcus Gustafsson scoring the game-winning goal.

5. The Great Fire of 1947, a massive blaze that burned over 200,000 acres and destroyed approximately 1,000 homes, began on May 14. The fire was fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, and firefighters from across the state and country worked tirelessly to contain the flames and protect residents.