1) In 1791, Vermont became the 14th state in the United States.

2) On May 14, 1947, the Vermont State Police was officially established. The state police force was created to enforce traffic laws and investigate crimes in rural areas where local police resources were limited.

3) On this day in 1971, the Vermont chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) was founded. NOW is one of the largest feminist organizations in the United States and advocates for women's rights and gender equality.

4) In 1991, May 14 was officially declared Vermont History Day by Governor Richard Snelling. Vermont History Day is a statewide competition for students in grades 6-12 to create history projects and research local Vermont history.

5) On May 14, 2004, Vermont became the first state in the United States to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. This historic legislation provided legal protections and benefits for same-sex couples and paved the way for marriage equality in Vermont and across the country.