1. On September 24, 1789, the first United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act, which established the federal court system. This act also created the position of Attorney General, which would become an important role in Connecticut's legal history.

2. In 1833, Hartford's city council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of public cemeteries for burials due to overcrowding concerns. This led to the creation of the private cemetery industry in Connecticut and the establishment of many private cemeteries across the state.

3. On September 24, 1885, the first electric trolley in the country began operating in New Haven. The trolley line was the first of its kind and paved the way for the widespread adoption of electric transportation in Connecticut.

4. In 1955, the first episode of "The Mickey Mouse Club" aired on television. The show, which was produced by Connecticut-based company Walt Disney Productions, would go on to become a beloved classic and launch the careers of several child stars.

5. On September 24, 1986, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the state's anti-discrimination laws protected gay men and lesbians from discrimination in housing and employment. This landmark decision made Connecticut one of the first states in the country to recognize sexual orientation as a protected class.