1. Rhode Island becomes 13th state in the US: On November 26, 1790, Rhode Island joined the Union as the 13th state in the United States of America. This came after a struggle with the federal government over ratifying the Constitution.

2. George Washington visited Rhode Island: On November 26, 1789, President George Washington visited Rhode Island during his nationwide tour, becoming the first president to visit the state.

3. First intercollegiate football game played in Rhode Island: On November 26, 1875, Brown University played the first intercollegiate football game against Boston College, winning 4-0. This game marked the beginning of college football on the East Coast.

4. Rhode Island's first Dunkin' Donuts opens: On November 26, 1948, the first Dunkin' Donuts in Rhode Island opened in the city of Pawtucket. Founded by William Rosenberg, the chain would grow to become one of the largest coffee and doughnut chains in the world.

5. Rhode Island's first female mayor elected: On November 26, 1974, Nancy Mayer was elected as the first female mayor of the city of Newport, Rhode Island. She served in this role until 1978 and was succeeded by the state's first female governor, J. Joseph Garrahy's wife Margherite Garrahy.