1. On January 30, 1791, Concord became the official capital of New Hampshire. This decision was made by the state legislature, who had previously debated between Concord, Portsmouth, and Exeter as potential capital cities. Concord won due to its central location and strong support from the state's western communities.

2. In 1835, on January 30th, the first issue of the New Hampshire Sentinel was published in Keene. This newspaper went on to become one of the most influential in the state, covering news, politics, and culture for over 175 years.

3. On January 30, 1878, Sarah Josepha Hale, a prominent writer and editor, passed away in Newport. Hale was best known for her campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday, but she also wrote countless books, articles, and poems that helped shape American literature.

4. In 1919, on January 30th, the New Hampshire legislature ratified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. This decision was a historic moment for the state and helped pave the way for greater gender equality nationally.

5. On January 30, 1952, the first episode of "Granite State Challenge" was aired on New Hampshire Public Television. This long-running quiz show pits teams of high school students against each other in a battle of wits and knowledge, and has become a beloved institution in the state's educational community.