1. On August 2, 1819, the first issue of the New Hampshire Sentinel was printed in Keene. The newspaper served as a source of local and national news for residents of the state.

2. August 2, 1876, marked the day that the state of New Hampshire officially adopted the current state flag. It features the state seal on a blue background with the motto "Live Free or Die" written in gold.

3. In 1932, on August 2, the Suncook Valley Railroad officially ceased operations due to financial difficulties. The railroad had been a major transportation link for the region for over 50 years.

4. August 2, 1945, was a significant day in New Hampshire and world history, as the state's largest city, Manchester, was one of several targets for atomic bombing by the United States during World War II. Ultimately, the bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

5. On August 2, 1997, actor and comedian Adam Sandler married actress Jacqueline Titone at a private ceremony in Malibu, California. Sandler grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire, and often references his home state in his comedic work.