1. In 1864, the final day of the Battle of North Anna took place in Virginia during the American Civil War. Several regiments and soldiers from Massachusetts fought in the battle.

2. In 1969, an estimated 100,000 people attended a concert by celebrated British rock band The Who at the Harvard Stadium in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The concert is often cited as one of the earliest examples of a large-scale rock show held in a sports arena.

3. On May 26, 1987, Boston Celtics basketball player Larry Bird won his third consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award - a feat that had only been accomplished once before by Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s.

4. In 2004, Red Sox fans celebrated "Manny Ramirez Day" at Fenway Park in Boston. The event was a tribute to the team's star player, who had helped the Red Sox win their first World Series championship in 86 years the previous fall.

5. On May 26, 2011, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill legalizing casino gambling in the state. The decision was controversial, with opponents arguing that it would lead to increased crime and addiction, while supporters pointed to the potential economic benefits of expanded gaming.