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Colony of Connecticut was founded.
The colony of Connecticut was created by Thomas Hooker and other colonists. When Connecticut was created it was classified as one of the New England colonies. It was an English colony in North America from 1636-1776 when it came together with other colonies to rebel against Great Britain. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were written.
In 1639 The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were written, which are believed to have formed the U.S. Constitution's basis. -
First Dutch settlers arrived near Hartford.
Arriving in 1664, the first settlers in the state were the Dutchmen. The Dutch were fur traders who built a fort near present day Hartford. -
A governor from another colony tried to take over Connecticut.
In 1687 Sir Edward Andros, a governor from another colony attempted to take control of the Connecticut colony. He demanded the charter, but the charter was hidden in an oak tree. It later became known as the 'Charter Oak'. -
Yale was Founded.
New Haven, Connecticut is home to one of the best universities in the world - Yale University. Yale was founded in 1701. -
Copper was discovered in Connecticut.
Copper was discovered in 1705 in Simsbury, Connecticut and later mines were opened to make copper coins. -
First medical diploma was granted at Yale.
The first diploma for medicine was awarded at Connecticut's Yale university that was established in 1701. -
The oldest current running U.S. newspaper was established.
The Hartford Courant is the oldest continually running U.S. newspaper, having been established in 1764 in Hartford, Connecticut. -
The oldest library in America was started.
The Scoville Memorial Library is the oldest public library in America. Richard Smith started this library in 1771 using community contributions to buy 200 books in London. One could borrow and return books on the third Monday of every third month. -
Connecticut became a state.
Connecticut became the fifth of the original thirteen colonies to become a state on January 9, 1778. -
First law school in the United States was established.
Litchfield Law School was established in 1784. It was the first law school in the United States and among the first graduates were John C. Calhoun, Aaron Burr, Horace Mann, Oliver Wolcott jr., and Noah Webster. -
First Cotton gin in the world was patented.
The first cotton gin was patented by Eli Whitney of New Haven, Connecticut in 1794. -
Connecticut's Old State house was completed.
The construction of Connecticut's Old State House was completed in 1796. -
First American dictionary was published in Connecticut.
West Hartford is the birthplace of Noah Webster, the author of the first American English dictionary published in 1807. -
The first patent was received by a women in Connecticut.
Mary Kies, of South Killingly was the first woman to receive a U.S. patent, on May 15th, 1809 for a method of weaving straw with silk. -
Hartford became the capital of Connecticut.
Hartford has remained the capital city of Connecticut since 1875. -
The first telephone book was issued.
The first telephone book ever issued contained only fifty names. The New Haven District Telephone Company published it in New Haven in February 1878. -
Connecticut citizens were first subscribers to the telephone exchange service.
On January 28, 1878, 21 venturous citizens of New Haven, Connecticut, became the world's first subscribers to telephone exchange service. -
First state to make speed limits for cars.
Connecticut is the first state to establish speed limits for cars. The speed limit was 12 miles per hour. -
US coast guard moved to New London.
US Coast Guard Academy moves to New London. -
College for women founded in New London.
Connecticut College for Women founded at New London. -
67,000 men served in WWI.
Approximately 67,000 Connecticut men serve in World War 1. -
The first helicopter with a single main rotor and a tail rotor took flight.
On September 14, 1939, the VS-300, the world’s first practical helicopter, took flight at Stratford, Connecticut. Designed by Igor Sikorsky and built by the Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation, the helicopter was this first to incorporate a single main rotor and tail rotor design. Piloted by Sikorsky, the September 14 tethered flight created history. -
210,000 men serve in WW2.
Approximately 210,000 Connecticut men serve in World War II. -
43rd President George W. Bush born in Connecticut.
The 43rd President of America, George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. He is the only president born in Connecticut. -
52,000 men serve in Korean War.
Approximately 52,000 Connecticut men serve in Korean War. -
The first nuclear submarine was built in Groton.
The world's first nuclear powered submarine was built in Groton in 1954. -
Connecticut turnpike was opened.
129 - Mile Connecticut Turnpike opened. -
Yankee Doodle became Connecticut’s state song.
"Yankee Doodle" became official state song of Connecticut on October 8, 1978. The origins of the words and music of the Yankee Doodle are not known exactly due to the fact that the song has many versions. -
The first artificial heart was created.
The first artificial heart, Dr. Robert K. Jarvik, a Stamford native, invented the world's first artificial heart.
