1. On October 13, 1775, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British during the American Revolution. Many of the soldiers who participated in this important victory were from Connecticut, and the state played a key role in the early years of the war.

2. On October 13, 1903, the first automobile speed limit in the United States was enacted in Connecticut. The law set the maximum speed limit at 12 miles per hour in the city and 15 miles per hour in rural areas. While this may seem slow by modern standards, it represented an important step forward in public safety.

3. On October 13, 1945, the Hartford Circus Fire killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. The fire broke out during a performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Hartford, Connecticut, and remains one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history. The tragedy led to significant changes in fire safety regulations and codes.

4. On October 13, 1991, the New Haven Register published a front-page story about the Bisceglie-Scribner Park in Branford, Connecticut. The article focused on the park's history as a burial site for over 100 Native Americans, and highlighted the efforts of local activists to preserve the site and raise awareness about its significance.

5. On October 13, 2018, Connecticut native and former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman received an honorary degree from the University of New Haven. Lieberman, who was the first Jewish candidate to be nominated for vice president by a major political party, has been a vocal advocate for a range of policy issues over the course of his career. The degree recognized his contributions to public service and his commitment to promoting civic engagement.