1. The First Edition of the Union Leader was Published on December 30, 1863
On December 30, 1863, the first edition of the Union Leader was published in Manchester, New Hampshire. Originally named the Manchester Union, the newspaper was founded by William M. Huntington and became a prominent voice in the state's political sphere.

2. The USS Hampshire was Launched on December 30, 1915
On December 30, 1915, the USS Hampshire was launched from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The ship served in World War I and is perhaps best known for sinking off the coast of Scotland in June 1916, resulting in the death of Lord Kitchener.

3. New Hampshire's State House was Dedicated on December 30, 1819
On December 30, 1819, New Hampshire's State House was dedicated in Concord. The building, which is still in use today, is the oldest state house in the country and features a distinctive gold dome.

4. The Great Blizzard of 1948 Struck New Hampshire on December 30
On December 30, 1948, the Great Blizzard swept through New Hampshire, dumping over two feet of snow in many areas and causing widespread power outages. In some towns, whole neighborhoods were completely cut off for days.

5. Donald Hall was Born in Hampton Falls on December 30, 1928
On December 30, 1928, poet, writer, and New Hampshire native Donald Hall was born in Hampton Falls. Hall is perhaps best known for his memoir "Without," which chronicles his life after the death of his wife, poet Jane Kenyon. He was also the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2006 to 2007.