1. The Granite State's First Governor was Born: December 7, 1731, was the birth date of the first governor of New Hampshire, Meshech Weare. He served as the state's governor for eleven terms (1776-1785 and 1787-1790) and was credited with helping to organize and stabilize the state's early government.

2. The Boston and Maine Railroad was Established: On December 7, 1835, the Boston and Maine Railroad was established in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The railroad played a key role in the state's economic growth and development, connecting cities and towns across New England.

3. Manchester Experienced a Devastating Fire: On December 7, 1854, the city of Manchester experienced a devastating fire that destroyed much of its downtown. More than 1,000 buildings were destroyed, leaving more than a thousand people homeless. The city's recovery was slow but steady, and it eventually emerged as a major industrial center.

4. Portsmouth Celebrated the Return of the USS Constitution: On December 7, 1907, the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat in the world, returned to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, after a two-year restoration period. The ship had been built in Boston in 1797 and had a long history of service in the Navy.

5. Dartmouth College Graduated its First Native American Student: On December 7, 1765, Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, graduated its first Native American student, Samson Occom. Occom was a member of the Mohegan tribe and went on to become a prominent Christian minister and educator who worked to promote the rights and interests of Native Americans.