Sandwich restaurant Subway was founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US.
The first ballistic missile submarine was launched from Groton, Connecticut, US.
Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Automatic street lights first appeared in New Milford, Connecticut, US.
The first commercial helicopter, Sikorsky S51, had its first test flight.
The first telephone directory was issued, which consisted of a single card with 50 names and addresses in Connecticut, USA.
Connecticut became the 5th state to join the United States of America.
One of America's oldest documented highways was completed on this day in Connecticut, USA.
