1. In 1939, the Mount Washington Cog Railway began its summer season. The railway, which opened in 1869, is the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway and still runs today, transporting visitors to the summit of Mount Washington.
2. On May 16, 1866, the state of New Hampshire officially ratified the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
3. In 1771, New Hampshire Governor John Wentworth married his second wife, Abigail Atkinson, in Portsmouth. Wentworth was a prominent figure in colonial New Hampshire and played a key role in the early years of the American Revolution.
4. The town of Wakefield, New Hampshire, was incorporated on May 16, 1774. Today, the town is known for its scenic lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.
5. May 16, 1972, marks the opening day of the Dartmouth College Outing Club Lodge in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The lodge serves as a base camp for hikers, skiers, and other outdoor enthusiasts in the region.