1. The Old Man of the Mountain, a natural rock formation resembling a human face, was first noticed on August 21, 1805. The iconic granite profile became a symbol of New Hampshire until it collapsed in 2003 due to natural erosion.

2. On August 21, 1877, a major fire destroyed large parts of Portsmouth, a historic city on the coast of New Hampshire. The fire started in the old wooden buildings of the downtown area and quickly spread, destroying over 11 acres of property and leaving over 300 people homeless.

3. In 1950, a deadly tornado struck southeastern New Hampshire on August 21, causing extensive damage and claiming 10 lives. The storm was part of a larger outbreak that swept across New England and claimed a total of 93 lives.

4. The Mount Washington Auto Road, the highest drivable road in the northeastern United States, was opened to the public on August 21, 1861. The 7.6-mile road takes visitors to the summit of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast at 6,288 feet.

5. On August 21, 1926, the Weirs Beach boardwalk was officially opened in Laconia, NH, on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. The boardwalk quickly became a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and remains a popular spot for entertainment, music, and dining to this day.