1. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on November 1, 1787. This milestone made Delaware the first state of the United States.

2. On November 1, 1952, the Delaware Memorial Bridge opened to the public. This bridge connects Delaware and New Jersey, and spans the Delaware River for over 10,000 feet.

3. In 1913, Mary Ann Shadd Cary became the first African American woman to vote in a national election in Delaware on November 1. She had been a prominent abolitionist and was active in the women's suffrage movement.

4. November 1, 1979 marked the opening of the First State Heritage Park in Dover. This park showcases the history and culture of Delaware through various exhibits and events.

5. On November 1, 1864, Delaware became the last state to abolish slavery through the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Delaware played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, which aided in the escape of enslaved people to freedom in the north.