1. On January 19, 1942, the New Hampshire State Police was established. The agency was created to provide law enforcement services and ensure public safety throughout the state.

2. On January 19, 1974, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a wind speed of 231 mph, the highest wind speed ever recorded by humans on Earth. The observation was made during a blizzard and is still considered one of the most extreme weather events in history.

3. On January 19, 1784, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the American Revolution. The treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established its boundaries, which included New Hampshire's current borders.

4. On January 19, 1953, the New Hampshire Senate voted to abolish capital punishment in the state. The decision came after a lengthy debate and made New Hampshire the first state to abolish the death penalty by legislative action.

5. On January 19, 1915, the town of Groveton was hit by a devastating fire that destroyed over sixty homes and businesses. The fire was caused by a spark from a passing locomotive and burned for four days before it was finally extinguished. The town was rebuilt, and today it is a thriving community in northern New Hampshire.