1. The Exeter Riot of 1844: On July 5, 1844, a group of Irish immigrants working on a construction project in Exeter, New Hampshire, protested against their working conditions by throwing rocks at their employers. The situation escalated into a full-blown riot, with the construction workers attacking the town's residents and causing significant damage. Ultimately, the governor of New Hampshire had to call in the state militia to restore order.

2. New Hampshire Becomes the Ninth State to Ratify the U.S. Constitution: On July 5, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, making it possible for the Constitution to take effect. This decision was not without controversy, as the state narrowly approved the document by a margin of only nine votes.

3. Franklin Pierce is Born: On July 5, 1804, future U.S. President Franklin Pierce was born in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Pierce would go on to serve as president from 1853-1857, but his tenure was marked by controversy, including the divisive Kansas-Nebraska Act.

4. The Gorham Massacre: On July 5, 1835, a group of Abenaki Indians attacked the town of Gorham, New Hampshire, killing two residents and burning several buildings. This incident was part of a larger conflict between Native American tribes and colonial settlers in the region.

5. First American Women's Rights Convention: On July 5, 1852, the first American Women's Rights Convention was held in Worcester, Massachusetts, just a short distance from the New Hampshire border. The convention was organized by suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and included speeches and presentations by influential women's rights advocates. Although the convention did not immediately result in new legislation or legal protections for women, it did help to lay the groundwork for future gains in the fight for women's rights.