Maine Fun Facts

Statehood

Mar 15, 1820

Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820.

Fire!!!!!

Jul 15, 1886

A fire destroys the Old Port area in downtown Portland.

Melville W. Fuller

Feb 21, 1888

Maine native Melville W. Fuller becomes the Cheif Justice in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Maine's Margaret Chase Smith

Oct 24, 1948

Maine's Margaret Chase Smith becomes the first woman to be elected the U.S. Senate.

The First Atomic Submarine

Feb 22, 1956

The first actomic submarine is lauched at Kittery-Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

James Longley

Dec 5, 1974

James Longley becomes the first populary elected independent governor in U.S. history

Joan Benoit Samuelson of Freeport

Aug 30, 1984

Joan Benoit Samuelson of Freeport wins he gold in the first women's marathon event at the summer Olympic games.

Senator George Mitchell of Waterville

May 1, 1988

Senator George Mitchell of Watervile is named the U.S. Senate majority leader.

Maine Passes a bill

Feb 5, 2000

Maine passes a bill to to lower the costs of prescription drugs.

Maine Passes a Bill

Sep 9, 2003

Maine passes a bill to bring low-cost health insurance to residents by 2009.