1. On October 15, 1862, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart led his cavalry on a raid through Maryland during the Civil War that resulted in the capture of over 1,200 Union soldiers and several hundred horses.

2. The first game ever played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore took place on October 15, 1950, with the Baltimore Colts defeating the San Francisco 49ers 28-17 in front of 31,000 fans.

3. On October 15, 1977, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 to win the American League Championship Series and advance to the World Series for the first time in 13 years.

4. The Baltimore Museum of Art opened its doors to the public on October 15, 1914, displaying a collection of 500 paintings and objects including works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens.

5. The Maryland Renaissance Festival, one of the largest Renaissance fairs in the country, has its closing day on October 15 each year. The festival features jousting, sword-fighting, music, crafts, and food, and has been held annually since 1977.