1. On November 23, 1765, the infamous Stamp Act was enforced in Delaware. This act was imposed by the British government on the American colonies to raise revenue by requiring paper products to bear an official stamp.

2. In 1804, the Delaware Canal Company was established on November 23. The canal was intended to connect the Delaware River with Chesapeake Bay, with the goal of transporting goods from Philadelphia to Baltimore.

3. On November 23, 1831, the Wilmington and Susquehanna Railroad was incorporated. This railroad would eventually become part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system, connecting Wilmington, Delaware to Baltimore, Maryland.

4. In 1910, the Delaware State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized on November 23. This organization is dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and supporting education.

5. On November 23, 1953, the University of Delaware defeated Bucknell University 28-14 in a football game. This victory secured the Blue Hens' first Middle Atlantic Conference championship. Today, football remains a popular sport at the university and throughout Delaware.