1. In 1783, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was chartered. It was the first public university in the United States and has since become one of the most prestigious universities in the country.

2. On May 21, 1861, North Carolina voted to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy during the Civil War. The state played a significant role in the war and suffered heavy losses.

3. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina during his famous transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. He greeted thousands of spectators at the Charlotte Municipal Airport before continuing his journey.

4. On May 21, 1975, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment guarantees equal rights for all citizens regardless of gender and was a major victory for women's rights advocates.

5. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew struck North Carolina, causing significant damage and flooding in several coastal communities. The storm also caused widespread power outages and disrupted transportation throughout the region.