1. 1735: Birth of Josiah Bartlett – one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence
On November 9, 1735, Josiah Bartlett was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Later in life, Bartlett moved to New Hampshire and became a prominent physician and politician. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence on behalf of New Hampshire.

2. 1938: The Great New England Hurricane strikes New Hampshire
On November 9, 1938, the Great New England Hurricane made landfall in New Hampshire, causing widespread devastation. The storm destroyed homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and claimed more than 600 lives across the region.

3. 1960: John F. Kennedy wins the New Hampshire Democratic primary
On November 9, 1960, John F. Kennedy won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire, a victory that helped propel him to the presidency later that year. Kennedy’s win in New Hampshire was seen as a crucial early victory, as it demonstrated that he could appeal to a broad swath of voters across the country.

4. 1994: Drew Barrymore stars in “Where the Heart Is”, filmed in New Hampshire
On November 9, 1994, actress Drew Barrymore began filming “Where the Heart Is” in Manchester, New Hampshire. The film, which also starred Matt Frewer and Jennifer Tilly, was a romantic comedy set in a small New England town.

5. 2000: New Hampshire becomes the last state to declare its winner in the presidential election
On November 9, 2000, New Hampshire became the last state to declare its winner in the presidential election, with George W. Bush narrowly defeating Al Gore. The contested election prompted a recount in Florida, which ultimately led to the U.S. Supreme Court stepping in to settle the dispute.