1. On October 8, 1910, the town of Middlebury was incorporated. Located in New Haven County, Middlebury is home to a variety of recreational activities including hikes at the East Rock Park and recreational sports at the Shepardson Community Center.

2. In 1996, the first episode of the popular television show "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" aired on the WB network. Although the show is set in Massachusetts, the exterior of the leading character's house was actually filmed in Southport, Connecticut.

3. On October 8, 1956, the New Haven Railroad began using its new electric trains on its commuter line between New York City and New Haven. The new trains reduced travel time between New York and New Haven by 15 minutes, and were considered a significant improvement in transportation at the time.

4. In 2012, the world-famous Travelers Championship was moved to October in order to avoid scheduling conflicts with the London Olympics. The golf tournament, which is held annually at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, has attracted some of the biggest names in golf over the years including Tiger Woods.

5. On October 8, 1844, Yale College launched its first-ever intercollegiate athletic event, a rowing race against Harvard on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. This marked the beginning of one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in college sports, with the annual Harvard-Yale football game becoming a fixture of the fall sports calendar.