1. On December 8, 1942, the United States Army Signal Corps established a new radar station on Mount Moosilauke in New Hampshire. This station was part of the larger radar network established to monitor the eastern seaboard during World War II.

2. In 1955, construction began on the Mount Washington Observatory's new weather observatory, located at the top of the highest peak in New Hampshire. The observatory has since become a world-renowned center for weather research and monitoring.

3. December 8, 1962 saw the official dedication of the New Hampshire State House in Concord. This historic building, constructed in 1819 and expanded several times since, is one of the oldest state capitol buildings in the United States.

4. Bob Marley, the famous comedian and actor known for his appearances on "The Tonight Show" and "Late Night with David Letterman," was born in Bangor, Maine on December 8, 1955. Marley later moved to Maine and established a successful career as a stand-up comic.

5. On December 8, 1965, the University of New Hampshire's Memorial Union Building opened its doors for the first time. This building, which serves as a hub for student life on campus, has since undergone several renovations and expansions to meet the needs of a growing student body.