1. On April 24, 1633, the town of Ipswich, Massachusetts was officially incorporated. Ipswich quickly became a center of commerce and trade, with shipbuilding and fishing industries. Today, visitors can tour historic homes and buildings in the town, including the famous Whipple House.

2. In 1855, the Massachusetts State Legislature passed a bill to establish the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The new school was designed to provide technical education in a variety of fields, and it quickly became a leader in engineering, science, and technology.

3. On April 24, 1899, the first-ever Boston Marathon was held. The race was inspired by the success of the marathon at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Today, the Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious road races in the world, attracting elite athletes and amateur runners alike.

4. In 1915, Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to establish mandatory workers' compensation insurance. The law provided benefits to workers who were injured on the job, helping to protect them and their families from financial hardship.

5. On April 24, 1963, Massachusetts senator Edward M. Kennedy gave his first major political speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Kennedy spoke out in favor of civil rights legislation, urging his fellow senators to support efforts to end discrimination and promote equality for all Americans.