1. On June 16, 1903, the New Hampshire Historical Society was founded. The society aims to preserve and promote the state's cultural heritage through research, education, and exhibitions.

2. In 1774, a group of delegates from New Hampshire gathered in Portsmouth to create a constitutional government to replace colonial rule. This meeting, called the First Provincial Congress, was held on June 16.

3. On June 16, 1945, delegates from around the world gathered in San Francisco to sign the United Nations Charter. New Hampshire was represented at the conference by Senator Charles W. Tobey.

4. The New Hampshire State House, located in Concord, was dedicated on June 16, 1819. The State House is the oldest state capitol building in the United States in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.

5. On June 16, 1906, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a minor league baseball team, played their first game as a franchise in Manchester. The Fisher Cats have been a beloved part of the state's sports culture ever since.