1. On November 18, 1902, the first-ever America's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in Manchester, New Hampshire. The parade was organized by the local businessman named Fred White and featured horse-drawn floats and a marching band.

2. November 18, 1942, marks an important time in New Hampshire's history as it was the day when the state's first hospital for tuberculosis patients, The New Hampshire Sanatorium, was officially opened in Glencliff. The facility was established to provide care for the state's residents who were suffering from tuberculosis, which was a major health issue at the time.

3. In 1963, on November 18, the famous American author and journalist Jon Krakauer was born in Brookline, New Hampshire. Krakauer is known for his works such as Into Thin Air, Into the Wild and Under the Banner of Heaven.

4. On November 18, 1970, a severe fire broke out at the Mancheser-Trafficway Plaza Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. The fire took the lives of two people and caused extensive damage to the building, leading to the closure of the hotel for several years.

5. November 18, 1993, saw the opening of the Currier Museum of Art's new building in Manchester, New Hampshire. The museum features an impressive collection of American and European art, including works by famous artists such as Monet, Picasso, and O'Keeffe. The new building was designed by the renowned architect Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates.