1. In 1859, abolitionist John Brown led a raid on the federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia), which was part of Maryland at the time. Brown’s goal was to incite a slave revolt, but the raid was quickly quelled by U.S. marines. Brown was eventually tried and hanged for his actions, making him a martyr for the anti-slavery movement.

2. In 1996, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the World Series. This was a historic game for Orioles pitcher Mike Mussina, who struck out 15 batters and narrowly missed a perfect game when he gave up a single in the ninth inning.

3. On October 25, 2002, the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 was commemorated with a statue dedicated to the city’s firefighters. The bronze sculpture, located in downtown Baltimore, depicts firefighters battling a blaze and remembering those who lost their lives in the fire.

4. In 1785, the Continental Congress named Baltimore the capital of the United States for one day. This was part of a plan to move the federal government to a location near the Potomac River, but the plan was ultimately abandoned in favor of establishing the capital in Washington, D.C.

5. The Maryland Science Center, located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, opened on October 25, 1976. The museum has since become a popular education and entertainment destination, offering exhibits, live demonstrations, and an IMAX theater.