1. On October 10, 1846, the University of Delaware was established as a private institution. Originally known as Newark College, it became the Delaware College in 1870 and the University of Delaware in 1921.

2. In 1913, the DuPont Company established a new experimental station in Wilmington, Delaware. The station's focus was on the development of new chemicals and materials, and it became one of the world's leading research organizations.

3. On October 10, 2002, Delaware became the first state in the United States to launch online sports betting. The service, called "Play Powers", allowed residents to place bets on a variety of sporting events through a website or mobile app.

4. In 1790, Seamen's Friends Society was established in Wilmington, Delaware, to assist sailors who were in distress or needed financial assistance. The organization still exists today as the Seamen's Center, providing support to mariners and their families.

5. Delaware native Caesar Rodney, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was born on October 10, 1728. Rodney played a crucial role in Delaware's decision to support independence from Great Britain and is celebrated as a hero of the American Revolution.