1. In 1776, Delaware passed a new state constitution that abolished the colonial government and established a more democratic system of government. The constitution also included a clause that gave freedom of religion to all citizens, making Delaware the first state to do so.

2. On October 12, 1870, Governor Gove Saulsbury signed a law that established the State Board of Agriculture in Delaware. The board's purpose was to promote the development of agriculture and encourage farmers to adopt new farming methods.

3. In 1892, a group of African American residents of Wilmington formed the Delaware Association for the Moral Improvement and Employment of Colored People. The organization aimed to improve the lives of African Americans in the state through education and advocacy.

4. On October 12, 1961, the University of Delaware dedicated a new library building named Morris Library. The modern library building had a collection of over 790,000 volumes and featured state-of-the-art technology for the time.

5. In 1983, Delaware became the first state in the country to pass a statewide ban on smoking in most public places, including restaurants and bars. The law was seen as a major victory for public health and set the stage for other states to follow suit in the years to come.