1. Leap Year Day in 1796: In early New Hampshire, February 29th in 1796 was considered to be a day of bad luck. According to legend, a woman called Mother Barnes was executed for witchcraft on that fateful day in Portsmouth; this story fueled superstitions about Leap Year Day for years to come.

2. New Hampshire's first female governor: February 29, 1924, marked the election of New Hampshire's first female governor, Lena Morrow Lewis. She served only a brief term but paved the way for future women in politics in the state.

3. The Leap Year Day Blizzard: In 1960, a severe blizzard hit New Hampshire on February 29th, causing extensive damage and disrupting the daily life of many residents. This storm, known as the "Leap Year Day Blizzard," dumped over two feet of snow in some areas and remains one of the most famous weather events in state history.

4. The Day the Earth Stood Still: On February 29th in 1956, the science-fiction movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" premiered at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The film, which explores themes of nuclear war and the potential for human destruction, became a classic of the genre and continues to be celebrated by film enthusiasts.

5. Leap Year Baby: In 2012, a remarkable event took place when a baby was born on February 29th at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. This child, who was named Adeline, only celebrated her first birthday after turning four years old, making her a rare "Leap Year Baby."