The first-ever inaugural US National Championship for tennis occurred in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
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The world's first roller skating rink opened in Rhode Island.
Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, arrived from England in the Massachusetts Bay Colony to become a minister in a Boston church.
Hasbro was founded as Hassenfeld Brothers in Providence, Rhode Island.
Englishman wins the first U.S. Open golf tournament.
Rhode Island became the thirteenth colony to enter the Union after the United States Constitution's ratification.
