1. May 1, 1776: New Hampshire Becomes Independent
May 1, 1776, marked an important day in New Hampshire and American history. It was on this day that the state officially declared its independence from Great Britain. A few months later, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, which declared the United States of America an independent nation.

2. May 1, 1827: The Birth of Amos Tuck
Amos Tuck was a prominent politician and lawyer from Exeter, New Hampshire, who was born on May 1, 1827. He was one of the founders of the Republican Party and played a key role in its early years. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1857 to 1863 and was instrumental in the passage of several important laws, including the Homestead Act.

3. May 1, 1893: The World's Columbian Exposition
May 1, 1893, marked the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. New Hampshire was represented at the fair, which celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World. The New Hampshire building was designed by architects R. Clipston Sturgis and A. W. Longfellow and was made of granite and sandstone.

4. May 1, 1927: The Mystery of Charles Lindbergh's Baby
May 1, 1927, was a tragic day in history when the infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh was kidnapped from his New Jersey home. Despite a massive manhunt and an eventual ransom payment, the baby's body was found a few months later. The case garnered worldwide attention and is still considered one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in American history.

5. May 1, 1957: The Launch of Sputnik
On May 1, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. The launch marked a major milestone in the Space Race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and had significant implications for New Hampshire's role in the Cold War. The state became home to several defense-related industries and saw an influx of military personnel and resources.