1. Maryland's First African American Governor was Elected on November 6, 2018
On November 6, 2018, Maryland elected its first African American governor, Larry Hogan. Hogan was re-elected to serve a second term in 2018 after a successful first term as governor.

2. The First Blood Transfusion in America was Performed in Maryland on November 6, 1827
Dr. Philip Syng Physick performed the first blood transfusion in the United States at the University of Maryland on November 6, 1827. This event marked a significant milestone in the history of medicine and transfusion technology.

3. Frederick Douglass' Journey to Freedom Began in Maryland on November 6, 1838
On November 6, 1838, Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and fled from Maryland to freedom in New York. This marked the beginning of Douglass' lifelong commitment to the abolition of slavery and his work as a writer, orator, and political activist.

4. The Maryland State House was Completed on November 6, 1779
The Maryland State House, located in Annapolis, was completed on November 6, 1779. This historic building has played a significant role in Maryland's history over the past 240 years, from serving as the nation's capital following the Revolutionary War to the site of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris.

5. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was Opened on November 6, 1964
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, a 23-mile long engineering marvel that connects Virginia's Eastern Shore with Virginia Beach, was opened to traffic on November 6, 1964. The bridge-tunnel drastically reduced travel time between the Eastern Shore and Virginia Beach, and it remains a popular transportation artery to this day.