1. On November 28, 1782, the State of Connecticut became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation, which served as the first constitution of the United States.

2. On November 28, 1867, the Connecticut State Library was founded in Hartford, Connecticut. Today, it serves as the primary research library for state government and is open to the public.

3. In 1929, the Colt Armory in Hartford, Connecticut produced its final firearm on November 28 before production ceased due to financial struggles during the Great Depression. The famous Colt 1911 pistol was among the last firearms produced there.

4. On November 28, 1935, the Connecticut Huskies played their first ever football game, which resulted in a 22-0 loss to New Hampshire. Today, the UConn football program is a Division I FBS team in the American Athletic Conference.

5. On November 28, 1961, the Hartford Whalers hockey team played their inaugural game in the Eastern Hockey League against the Washington Presidents, winning 11-7. The team would eventually join the NHL and move to North Carolina before ultimately becoming the Carolina Hurricanes.