1. In 1784, the New Hampshire General Court approved the incorporation of the town of Cornish. This small community is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and has been home to a number of notable residents over the years, including J.D. Salinger and Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

2. On March 11, 1861, New Hampshire Governor Ichabod Goodwin signed a bill that prohibited slavery within the state. This legislation made New Hampshire one of the first states in the country to officially outlaw slavery, helping to pave the way for the eventual passage of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

3. Another significant event in New Hampshire history occurred on March 11, 1935, when a deadly fire broke out at the Kearsarge Hotel in North Conway. The fire claimed the lives of nine people and destroyed the hotel, which had been a popular destination for tourists since the late 1800s.

4. March 11, 1942 marked the start of a new era in New Hampshire aviation history, as the newly-constructed Manchester Airport opened its doors for the first time. Today, the airport serves as a major transportation hub for the region, offering flights to a variety of domestic and international destinations.

5. Finally, March 11, 2011 saw one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern New Hampshire history, when a powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami rocked the coast of Japan. The effects of the disaster were felt around the world, including in New Hampshire, where residents held fundraisers and donated money to help those affected by the catastrophe.