1. In 1923, the famous Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire began its operation for the season on April 26.
2. On April 26, 1933, the New Hampshire State House celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony.
3. The New Hampshire legislature designated April 26 as Arbor Day, which is celebrated every year across the state to encourage tree planting and preservation.
4. On April 26, 1942, the USS Albacore, a submarine built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, was launched for the first time.
5. In 2017, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill on April 26 to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in the state.
5 Fun Facts About April 26 In New Hampshire History
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