1. In 1771, American Politician and Founding Father, Samuel Huntington, was born in Scotland, Connecticut. He would go on to become a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the President of the Continental Congress.

2. In 1854, The Hartford Courant newspaper reported that the "first steam train passed through New Haven" on September 26. This marked a significant milestone in the history of transportation and industry in Connecticut.

3. On September 26, 1930, the iconic Indian Motorcycle Company was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts. While not technically in Connecticut, the company played an important role in the state's automotive industry and employed many Connecticut residents throughout its history.

4. In 1960, the first televised presidential debate took place between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. While the debate actually took place in Illinois, Connecticut played a significant role in producing the event. Broadcasting equipment was manufactured by the Electronic Engineering Company in Milford, Connecticut.

5. On September 26, 1987, Steffi Graf won the Virginia Slims Championships in Hartford, Connecticut. The event was a significant achievement in Graf's career, as it marked her 43rd consecutive singles match win. She would go on to win 107 career singles titles, including 22 Grand Slam singles titles.