1. On November 3, 1941, the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire celebrated its 83rd anniversary. This scenic railway, which ascends to the top of Mount Washington, was the first mountain-climbing cog railway in the world.

2. On November 3, 1839, the state of New Hampshire executed its last convicted criminal by hanging. The execution of Joseph Taggart for the murder of a woman in Manchester marked the end of capital punishment in New Hampshire.

3. On November 3, 1953, the University of New Hampshire inaugurated its ninth president, Harold C. Hyde. Hyde would serve as president for 20 years, overseeing significant growth and expansion of the university.

4. On November 3, 1947, the first female mayor of Nashua, New Hampshire, Mary L. Carleton, was inaugurated. Carleton served as mayor for two terms and was known for her progressive policies, including support for public housing and civic improvement projects.

5. On November 3, 1992, New Hampshire became the first state in the country to elect an all-female congressional delegation. Jeanne Shaheen and Judd Gregg were elected to the U.S. Senate, while Carol Shea-Porter and Ann Kuster were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.