1. In 1775, the American Revolutionary War reached Massachusetts when the Battle of Kemp's Hill was fought in Worcester County. Patriot forces under Colonel Timothy Bigelow clashed with loyalist troops under Colonel Timothy Ruggles, resulting in a decisive victory for the patriots.

2. On November 7, 1837, abolitionist and women's rights advocate Abigail Kelley Foster delivered a speech at an anti-slavery convention in Boston. Her powerful message and unwavering commitment to equality helped to inspire a generation of activists.

3. The Boston Bruins, one of the oldest and most successful franchises in the National Hockey League, played their first home game at the Boston Arena on November 7, 1924. The Bruins went on to win the Stanley Cup four times in their first 14 seasons.

4. In 1991, the Massachusetts State Lottery made history by becoming the first state lottery in the country to offer instant scratch-off tickets. The popular game quickly caught on, generating millions of dollars in revenue for the state.

5. On November 7, 2018, Democrat Ayanna Pressley made history by becoming the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from Massachusetts. The former Boston City Councilor ran a dynamic, grassroots campaign that focused on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and education.