1. The Battle of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, Massachusetts was dedicated on October 1, 1843. The monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the American Revolutionary War.

2. On October 1, 1890, the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, now known as the University of New Hampshire, opened its doors to students. The school's original mission was to provide practical education for farmers and mechanics.

3. In 1962, the first televised debate between U.S. Senate candidates in New Hampshire took place on October 1. The debate was between Republican nominee Walter Peterson and Democratic nominee Thomas P. Salmon.

4. On October 1, 1917, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine started construction on the USS New Hampshire (BB-25) battleship. The ship was commissioned in 1908 and served in both World War I and II.

5. In 1873, the Boston and Maine Railroad opened a new section of track between Exeter and Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on October 1. The new rail line allowed for easier access to the popular beach destination and helped boost tourism in the area.