1. In 1784, the New Hampshire legislature voted to ratify the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States.

2. In 1837, the New Hampshire State House, located in Concord, was completed. Designed in the Greek Revival style, the building remains one of the most recognized landmarks in the state.

3. On January 23, 1917, the USS New Hampshire, a battleship named after the state, was launched. The ship distinguished itself during World War I, receiving multiple commendations for its service.

4. In 1937, the Mount Washington Observatory, located at the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast, recorded a wind speed of 231 miles per hour. This remains the highest wind speed ever recorded in the world, not including tornadoes or hurricanes.

5. On January 23, 1960, the first commercial ski resort in New Hampshire, the Franconia Ski Resort (later renamed Cannon Mountain), opened to the public. Today, New Hampshire is home to numerous ski resorts and attracts millions of visitors each winter season.