1. In 1814, the Battle of Baltimore ended on September 14, marking a turning point in the War of 1812. It inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."

2. In 1846, Maine became the first state to pass a law prohibiting the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors, which became known as the "Maine Law."

3. In 1941, the Maine-built destroyer, USS Truxtun, sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a storm, resulting in the deaths of 110 crew members.

4. In 1951, the first recorded case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Maine was reported on September 14. EEE is a rare but serious disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

5. In 1972, the MV Bluenose II, a replica of the famous Canadian schooner, visited Portland on September 14 as part of its East Coast tour. The original Bluenose was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 and gained fame for its racing prowess.