1. On September 15, 1789, the first United States Congress adopted the Bill of Rights. New Hampshire was the ninth state to ratify the Bill of Rights, which became the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
2. On September 15, 1821, the town of Concord was established as the capital of New Hampshire. The city has been the seat of state government ever since, and is known for its historic landmarks, including the State House and the Concord Coach.
3. On September 15, 1926, New Hampshire-born inventor Robert Goddard successfully launched the world's first liquid-fueled rocket. The rocket, which was launched in Auburn, Massachusetts, reached an altitude of 41 feet in just two and a half seconds.
4. On September 15, 1950, the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission was established, marking the end of Prohibition in the state. The commission has since played an important role in regulating and distributing alcohol in New Hampshire.
5. On September 15, 1963, Hurricane Flora hit New Hampshire, causing heavy flooding and widespread power outages. The storm caused over $3 million in damage and claimed over 2,000 lives across the Caribbean and Florida.
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