1. In 1682, William Penn arrived in New Castle, Delaware for the first time. He was greeted with a welcoming ceremony and met with the local leaders.

2. In 1777, British forces landed near Lewes, Delaware and began a raiding mission. They burned several buildings and captured supplies before quickly leaving.

3. In 1867, the first railway tunnel in Delaware was completed at Pigeon Creek in New Castle County. The tunnel was a significant achievement for the time and helped to improve transportation throughout the state.

4. In 1947, the University of Delaware football team played in their first nationally televised game. They faced Temple University and lost 6-0 in front of a large audience.

5. In 1991, Delaware Governor Michael Castle signed a bill establishing the first Holocaust Education Commission in the United States. The commission was created to educate students about the Holocaust and to promote tolerance and understanding.