1. On February 24, 1819, the New Hampshire legislature passed an act establishing Dartmouth College as a university. This decision established Dartmouth as one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

2. In 1909, on February 24, the New Hampshire Legislature established the famed White Mountain National Forest. This forest preserves some of the most beautiful and iconic scenery in the state, including the highest peak in the Northeast, Mount Washington.

3. On February 24, 1920, the New Hampshire governor signed a bill establishing the University of New Hampshire. UNH has since become one of New England's premiere public research universities, with programs in agriculture, marine science, engineering, and much more.

4. In 1961, on February 24, the famous art museum known as the Currier Museum of Art opened to the public in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Currier is home to an excellent collection of American and European art, including works by Monet, Picasso, and many others.

5. February 24, 2020, marked the start of an exciting new era in New Hampshire's history, as the state launched its first Presidential primary election of the year. This event has long been considered the "first in the nation" primary and attracts widespread attention from journalists and political observers across the country.