1. In 1635, the Connecticut Colony was created. Led by John Winthrop Jr., a group of English settlers established the colony in present-day Windsor, Connecticut.

2. In 1854, the State of Connecticut abolished the death penalty for all crimes except for murder. This made Connecticut the first state in the nation to do so.

3. On May 30, 1774, the Connecticut General Assembly voted to send food and supplies to the people of Boston, who were suffering under British occupation. This act of solidarity was part of the larger movement that would lead to the American Revolution.

4. In 1913, the first automobile law in Connecticut was passed. This law required all motorists to register their vehicles and obtain a driver's license, marking a major shift in transportation regulation.

5. On May 30, 1969, the iconic music festival known as "The Rock Pile" was held in Middlefield, Connecticut. The event, which featured bands such as The Who and Led Zeppelin, drew thousands of attendees and is considered a landmark moment in Connecticut's music history.