1. On March 28, 1885, New Hampshire Governor Samuel W. Hale signed a bill authorizing the construction of the State House Annex. The Annex was completed in 1888 and provided additional office space for state government.

2. The town of Goffstown was incorporated on March 28, 1761, making it one of the oldest towns in New Hampshire. Today, Goffstown is known for its historic downtown area and annual Old Home Day celebration.

3. March 28, 1958, marked the opening of the first section of the F. E. Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire. The turnpike was named in honor of Francis Everett, who served as the state's governor from 1955 to 1959.

4. On March 28, 1914, the first high school basketball tournament in New Hampshire was held at the University of New Hampshire. The tournament featured eight teams from across the state and was won by Laconia High School.

5. In 1965, New Hampshire became the first state in the country to establish a state lottery. The first lottery drawing was held on March 12 of that year, but it wasn't until March 28 that the first ticket was actually sold. The lucky winner received a prize of $2,000.