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1. In 1735, a deadly hurricane hit Delaware, causing many deaths and extensive damage to the state's infrastructure.
2. In 1792, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights.
3. In 1895, the Delaware College football team played their first game ever, losing to Swarthmore College 34-0.
4. In 1960, the University of Delaware became the first university in the United States to offer a Bachelor's degree in art conservation.
5. In 2015, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, making it the 11th U.S. state to do so.
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