1. On June 2, 1856, the first cornerstone of the New Hampshire State Capitol building was laid in Concord. The building, which was completed in 1819, serves as the seat of government for the state.

2. On June 2, 1931, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department established the state's first wildlife refuge at the Great Bay. The refuge provides a sanctuary for wildlife and is an important nesting area for migratory birds.

3. On June 2, 1967, the New Hampshire State Legislature passed a bill legalizing bingo games for charitable purposes. Since then, bingo has become a popular fundraising activity throughout the state.

4. On June 2, 1979, the height of the Old Man of the Mountain, a rock formation in Franconia Notch, was measured at 1,200 feet above sea level. The Old Man of the Mountain collapsed in 2003, but its image remains a symbol of New Hampshire's rugged and independent spirit.

5. On June 2, 1997, the New Hampshire Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the case of Claremont v. Governor of New Hampshire. The court ruled that the state's system of funding public schools was unconstitutional and mandated that the state provide equal educational opportunities for all students. This decision has had a significant impact on education policy in New Hampshire and across the United States.