1. On September 25, 1777, the Battle of Saratoga began, in which American forces, including Vermont troops, defeated the British and marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

2. Vermont officially became a state on September 25, 1791, after years of dispute with New York and gaining recognition as an independent republic.

3. In 1857, on September 25, the University of Vermont began its first academic year as a land-grant university, providing agricultural and mechanical education to students.

4. The Vermont State Fair, one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the country, opened on September 25, 1919, and has since become a yearly tradition for showcasing Vermont's agriculture.

5. On September 25, 1952, the Vermont Air National Guard was officially activated and has since played a vital role in the defense and security of the state and nation.