1. Maine Becomes a State: On November 10, 1820, Maine officially became the 23rd state in the United States of America. The territory had previously been part of Massachusetts until it gained statehood.

2. The Great November Gale: In 1940, a destructive storm known as the Great November Gale struck the northeastern coast, including Maine. The storm caused widespread damage and flooding, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries.

3. Maine's First Female Governor: On November 10, 1994, Maine became the first state to elect a female governor for two consecutive terms with the re-election of Governor Angus King. Governor King was a popular politician known for his independent and progressive views.

4. A Historic Train Disaster: On November 10, 1917, a train carrying soldiers and supplies derailed in Ellsworth, Maine, killing 23 people and injuring many more. The disaster was one of the worst train accidents in Maine's history.

5. Birth of Margaret Chase Smith: On November 10, 1897, Margaret Chase Smith was born in Skowhegan, Maine. Smith went on to become the first woman to serve in both chambers of the U.S. Congress and was a trailblazer for women in politics.