1. On October 11, 1766, the Boston Gazette published an article written by Samuel Adams about the Stamp Act, which was passed by the British Parliament to raise revenue in the colonies. This article helped to ignite the colonists' resentment towards British taxation policies and played a significant role in the American Revolution.

2. In 1790, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the United States Constitution, which established the new system of government for the country. The Constitution outlines the powers and limitations of the federal government, and it remains the supreme law of the land.

3. The Great Blue Hill Observatory, which is located in Milton, Massachusetts, was established on October 11, 1884. It is the oldest continuous weather observatory in the United States and a valuable resource for meteorological research.

4. On October 11, 1918, the Boston Red Sox won their fifth World Series title by defeating the Chicago Cubs in the sixth game of the series. This was the last time the Red Sox won the World Series until 2004, ending what was known as the "Curse of the Bambino."

5. In 1975, the Massachusetts state legislature passed the "Bottle Bill," which required a five-cent deposit on carbonated beverage containers to encourage recycling. The law has been a success, and Massachusetts has one of the highest recycling rates in the country. The law has since been updated to include other types of beverage containers.