1. On March 14, 1765, the New Hampshire General Court declared that the colony would not comply with the Stamp Act, a tax levied by the British Parliament on all printed materials. This act of defiance contributed to the larger movement that would lead to the American Revolution.

2. On March 14, 1791, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, helping to ensure that the new federal government would be established.

3. In 1864, a major fire broke out in the city of Manchester on March 14, destroying many buildings and causing widespread damage. The fire was eventually brought under control, but it remained a notable event in the city's history.

4. On March 14, 1901, New Hampshire became the first state in the nation to enact a workman's compensation law, which provided financial and medical benefits to workers who were injured on the job.

5. The New Hampshire primary, which is held every four years as part of the presidential nominating process, has been held on March 14 twice in its history: in 2000 and in 2012. The primary has become a key event in the political landscape, with candidates often crowding the state in the lead-up to the vote in hopes of gaining momentum for their campaigns.